How to travel from Arcachon to Bastia, France
The distance between Arcachon and Bastia is around 933km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Arcachon to Bastia by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€300($300)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration15h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio then drive to Bastia.
- Duration20h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Bastia by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 21h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).
The distance between Arcachon and Bastia is around 933km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 881km (547 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Arcachon and Bastia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €300 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Bastia is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Arcachon and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 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 Arcachon to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €300 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 55m | €300($300) | hourly | 933km (580 miles) |
| Train to Biarritz, Fly | 5h 10m | €310($310) | every 4 hours | 1,286km (799 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | €155($155) | 5 times a week | 982km (610 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 15h 35m | €215($215) | once a week | 1,395km (867 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, ferry | 19h 20m | €110($110) | once daily | 1,132km (704 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 19h 40m | €125($125) | once a week | 1,374km (854 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus and ferry | 21h 35m | €105($105) | 4 times a week | 1,114km (692 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 45m | €200($200) | once daily | 1,186km (737 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arcachon and Bastia
Airlines
Air Corsica
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
La Meridionale
Train operators
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