How to travel from Arles to Bastia, France
The distance between Arles and Bastia is around 448km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Arles to Bastia by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Arles if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration2h 5m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€78($78)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€69($69)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arles to Bastia by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Arles and Bastia is around 448km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (252 miles)
It takes around 2h 5m to get from Arles and Bastia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Arles to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Bastia is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Arles and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arles and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 5m.
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 Arles to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 5m | €200($200) | hourly | 448km (278 miles) |
| Train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille, plane | 5h 40m | €195($195) | 4 times a day | 550km (342 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4hrs | €215($215) | 5 times a week | 494km (307 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 9h 45m | €140($140) | once a week | 744km (462 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, Ferry | 13h 15m | €19($19) | once daily | 481km (299 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, Ferry | 13h 25m | €84($84) | twice daily | 482km (300 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 50m | €78($78) | once a week | 718km (446 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 30m | €69($69) | 4 times a week | 481km (299 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arles and Bastia
Train operators
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
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