How to travel from Bastia to La Rochelle, France
The distance between Bastia and La Rochelle is around 966km (600 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Bastia to La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle → Bastia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bastia (BIA) to La Rochelle (LRH).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost€245($245)
Air Corsica
+ 2 others6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to La Rochelle.
- Duration22h 15m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€115($115)
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 La Rochelle Ville.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€325($325)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nice then drive to La Rochelle.
- Duration15h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bastia and La Rochelle
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bastia to La Rochelle by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 24h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Bastia and La Rochelle is around 966km (600 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 924km (574 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Bastia and La Rochelle by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Bastia to La Rochelle is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Bastia and La Rochelle is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bastia and La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to La Rochelle (LRH). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bastia and La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to La Rochelle (LRH). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bastia and La Rochelle. Flights depart from Bastia (BIA) and arrive at La Rochelle (LRH) - via Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Bastia to La Rochelle. There is however a flight that goes via Nice (NCE). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bastia to La Rochelle typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Bastia (BIA) and and arrive into La Rochelle (LRH).
The closest major airport to La Rochelle is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) 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 La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bastia to La Rochelle is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bastia and La Rochelle
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 6 similar | 3h 25m | €245($245) | hourly | 966km (600 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 30m | €195($195) | 5 times a day | 1,186km (737 miles) |
| Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train | 5hrs | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 1,089km (677 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 5h 55m | €340($340) | every 4 hours | 1,384km (860 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 45m | €280($280) | 4 times a day | 1,306km (812 miles) |
| Train to Ricanto, plane | 8h 10m | €170($170) | 4 times a day | 1,189km (739 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 35m | €195($195) | twice daily | 1,377km (855 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 22h 15m | €115($115) | 5 times a week | 1,495km (929 miles) |
| Ferry to Toulon, bus | 24h 10m | €110($110) | 4 times a week | 1,237km (769 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 15h 40m | €325($325) | 5 times a week | 1,875km (1,165 miles) |
| Ferry to Gare Maritime de la Joliette, train | 21hrs | €135($135) | once daily | 1,269km (789 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 15h 10m | €165($165) | 4 times a week | 1,212km (753 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bastia and La Rochelle
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Train operators
Bus companies
Rapides Bleus
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
La Meridionale
Airports near La Rochelle
The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Laleu Airport (LRH)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from La Rochelle
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from La Rochelle