How to travel from Bastia to Cannes, France
The distance between Bastia and Cannes is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bastia to Cannes 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 Cannes → 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
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Nice.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€205($205)
La Meridionale
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bastia and Cannes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bastia to Cannes by ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 6h 35m. 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 Cannes is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Bastia and Cannes by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bastia to Cannes 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 Cannes is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bastia and Cannes. 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 Cannes. 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 Cannes. The ferry typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 4 times a week.
La Meridionale and Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Bastia and Cannes. Ferries run 4 times a week and take around 6h 35m 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 Cannes. 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 Cannes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Cannes. 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 Cannes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nice. instead which will take 6h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bastia to Cannes is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bastia and Cannes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 1h 55m | €180($180) | hourly | 270km (168 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 35m | €200($200) | once a week | 326km (203 miles) |
| Train to Ricanto, Fly | 5h 10m | €195($195) | 4 times a day | 405km (252 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 35m | €205($205) | 4 times a week | 266km (165 miles) |
| Ferry to Nice | 6h 35m | €77($77) | 5 times a week | 466km (290 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bastia and Cannes
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Airlines
Air Corsica
Airports near Cannes
The following major airports near Cannes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Cannes
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 86km (53 miles) from Cannes
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 145km (90 miles) from Cannes