How to travel from Bastia to Antibes, France
The distance between Bastia and Antibes is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bastia to Antibes by ferry, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Antibes → Bastia if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Nice (NCE).
- Duration1h 55m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry to Nice
Take a ferry to Nice.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€72($72)
Corsica Ferries
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bastia and Antibes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bastia to Antibes by ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Bastia and Antibes is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Bastia and Antibes by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bastia to Antibes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Bastia and Antibes 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 Bastia and Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bastia and Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Bastia and Antibes. The ferry typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
La Meridionale and Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Bastia and Antibes. 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 Bastia to Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 1h 55m.
The closest major airport to Antibes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Antibes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Bastia to Antibes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nice. instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bastia to Antibes is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bastia and Antibes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 1h 55m | €180($180) | every 2 hours | 261km (162 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 30m | €200($200) | once a week | 317km (197 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 20m | €240($240) | every 3 hours | 610km (379 miles) |
| Train to Ricanto, Fly | 5h 5m | €195($195) | 4 times a day | 396km (246 miles) |
Ferry to Nice + 1 similar | 6h 25m | €72($72) | 5 times a week | 456km (283 miles) |
| Ferry | 6h 25m | €165($165) | 4 times a week | 257km (160 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bastia and Antibes
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 Antibes
The following major airports near Antibes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Antibes
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Antibes
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from Antibes