How to travel from Bastia to Brest, France
The distance between Bastia and Brest is around 1,296km (805 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bastia to Brest by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Brest → Bastia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bastia (BIA) to Brest (BES).
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost€150($150)
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Brest.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Brest.
- Duration16h 15m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€345($345)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nice then drive to Brest.
- Duration19h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bastia and Brest
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bastia to Brest by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Bastia and Brest is around 1,296km (805 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,253km (779 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Bastia and Brest by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bastia to Brest is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Bastia and Brest is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bastia and Brest. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bastia and Brest. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bastia and Brest. Flights depart from Bastia (BIA) and arrive at Brest (BES). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Bastia and Brest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.
Volotea and Transavia France fly between Bastia and Brest. Flights depart from Bastia (BIA) and and arrive into Brest (BES). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.
The flight from Bastia to Brest typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Bastia (BIA) and and arrive into Brest (BES).
The closest major airport to Brest is Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Brest. Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Brest. We recommend that you take the bus to Calvi Place de la porteuse d'eau then fly from Calvi (CLY) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bastia to Brest is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bastia and Brest
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 5m | €150($150) | hourly | 1,296km (805 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 20m | €280($280) | once a week | 1,352km (840 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 20m | €225($225) | once daily | 1,398km (869 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 25m | €135($135) | 4 times a day | 1,418km (881 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | €155($155) | 5 times a week | 1,985km (1,233 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, bus | 1 day 5h | €115($115) | twice daily | 1,744km (1,084 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 16h 15m | €345($345) | 5 times a week | 2,013km (1,251 miles) |
| Ferry to Gare Maritime de la Joliette, train | 20h 40m | €245($245) | once daily | 1,742km (1,082 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 19h 40m | €230($230) | 4 times a week | 1,672km (1,039 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bastia and Brest
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Union Ivkoni
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
La Meridionale
Airports near Brest
The following major airports near Brest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Brest
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Brest
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 255km (159 miles) from Brest