How to travel from Bastia to Chamonix, France
The distance between Bastia and Chamonix is around 540km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bastia to Chamonix by ferry, car, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chamonix → Bastia if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Genova then take the bus to Chamonix.
- Duration12h 60m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€66($66)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Livorno then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Martigny.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nice then drive to Chamonix.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bastia and Chamonix
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bastia to Chamonix by ferry, car, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 12h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Bastia and Chamonix is around 540km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 413km (256 miles)
It takes around 10h 40m to get from Bastia and Chamonix by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Bastia to Chamonix is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Bastia and Chamonix is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bastia and Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bastia and Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bastia to Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Chamonix is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Chamonix. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nice then drive to Chamonix. instead which will take 10h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bastia to Chamonix is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bastia and Chamonix
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €130($130) | every 20 mins | 740km (460 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 60m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 884km (549 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 12h 60m | €66($66) | 5 times a week | 540km (336 miles) |
| Ferry to Savona, bus | 13h 5m | €100($100) | 5 times a week | 907km (564 miles) |
| Ferry to Livorno, bus | 13h 20m | €115($115) | 4 times a week | 647km (402 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 13h 35m | €135($135) | 5 times a week | 715km (445 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 12h 60m | €76($76) | twice daily | 541km (336 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 40m | €95($95) | 4 times a week | 686km (426 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bastia and Chamonix
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Autolinee Federico
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Moby Lines
Corsica Ferries
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Airports near Chamonix
The following major airports near Chamonix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 193km (120 miles) from Chamonix