How to travel from Alès to Bastia, France
The distance between Alès and Bastia is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Alès to Bastia by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Alès if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nimes and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train to Nimes, ferry
Take the train to Nimes then Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nice Airport then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio then drive to Bastia.
- Duration15h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alès to Bastia by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 14h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Alès and Bastia is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 461km (287 miles)
It takes around 10h 50m to get from Alès and Bastia by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Alès to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Bastia is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alès and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alès and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Bastia is Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) (BIA) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Bastia. Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY) (CLY) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Alès to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes then Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville then take a ferry to Port Bastia. instead which will take 10h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Bastia is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 10m | €210($210) | once daily | 560km (348 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 3h 30m | €105($105) | once daily | 818km (508 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | €240($240) | 5 times a week | 603km (375 miles) |
Train to Nimes, ferry + 3 similar | 10h 25m | €145($145) | once a week | 832km (517 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 10h 50m | €140($140) | 4 times a week | 630km (391 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, ferry | 14h 5m | €32($32) | once daily | 569km (354 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 12h 25m | €85($85) | 4 times a week | 629km (391 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 35m | €95($95) | once a week | 781km (485 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 55m | €110($110) | once daily | 651km (404 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alès and Bastia
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
La Meridionale
Airports near Bastia
The following major airports near Bastia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Bastia
Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Bastia
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Bastia