How to travel from Bastia to Arles, France
The distance between Bastia and Arles is around 448km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bastia to Arles by plane, train, 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 Arles → Bastia if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Bastia (BIA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles.
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Arles.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière.
- Duration10hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€45($45)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nice then drive to Arles.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€69($69)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bastia and Arles
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bastia to Arles by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Bastia and Arles is around 448km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (252 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Bastia and Arles by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Bastia to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Bastia and Arles is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bastia and Arles. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bastia and Arles. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bastia to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Arles is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Arles. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Arles. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bastia to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bastia and Arles
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 10m | €200($200) | hourly | 448km (278 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 20m | €195($195) | 4 times a day | 550km (342 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4hrs | €220($220) | once a week | 494km (307 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 9h 50m | €140($140) | 5 times a week | 744km (462 miles) |
| Ferry to Gare Maritime de la Joliette, Train | 13h 45m | €19($19) | once daily | 482km (299 miles) |
| Ferry to Port Toulon, train | 13h 55m | €95($95) | twice daily | 489km (304 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 10hrs | €45($45) | 4 times a week | 504km (313 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 30m | €69($69) | 4 times a week | 480km (298 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bastia and Arles
Train operators
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
Airlines
Air Corsica
Airports near Arles
The following major airports near Arles offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Arles
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Arles
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Arles