How to travel from Antibes to Bastia, France
The distance between Antibes and Bastia is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Antibes to Bastia by ferry, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Antibes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia.
- Duration1h 55m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry to Bastia
Take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€72($72)
Corsica Ferries
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antibes and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Antibes to Bastia by ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Antibes and Bastia is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Antibes and Bastia by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Antibes to Bastia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Antibes and Bastia is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Antibes and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Antibes and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Antibes and Bastia. The ferry typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
La Meridionale and Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Antibes and Bastia. Ferries run 4 times a week and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Antibes to Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 55m.
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 Antibes to Bastia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bastia. instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antibes to Bastia is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Antibes and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 1h 55m | €180($180) | every 2 hours | 259km (161 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 30m | €195($195) | 5 times a week | 316km (197 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 15m | €240($240) | every 3 hours | 610km (379 miles) |
| Fly to Ajaccio (AJA), Train | 5h 10m | €195($195) | 4 times a day | 395km (245 miles) |
Ferry to Bastia + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €72($72) | once a week | 455km (283 miles) |
| Ferry | 6h 25m | €155($155) | 4 times a week | 256km (159 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Antibes and Bastia
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Airlines
Air Corsica
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