How to travel from Bastia to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France
The distance between Bastia and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,227km (762 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bastia to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by plane, train, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cherbourg-en-Cotentin → Bastia if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Bastia (BIA) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost€375($375)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€270($270)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bastia and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bastia to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by plane, train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €375 ($375).
The distance between Bastia and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,227km (762 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,148km (713 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Bastia and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Bastia to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €375 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Bastia and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bastia and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bastia and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bastia to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bastia to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €375 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bastia and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 5hrs | €375($375) | every 2 hours | 1,227km (762 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 5h 50m | €300($300) | every 3 hours | 1,296km (805 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train | 6hrs | €185($185) | every 3 hours | 1,316km (818 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), train | 6h 60m | €370($370) | twice daily | 1,403km (872 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 50m | €345($345) | twice a week | 1,365km (848 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 15h 25m | €270($270) | 5 times a week | 1,778km (1,105 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 20h 45m | €520($525) | once a week | 1,464km (910 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 1h | €130($130) | 4 times a week | 1,627km (1,011 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bastia and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Bus companies
Corsica Bus
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Moby Lines
Airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
The following major airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 276km (172 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin