How to travel from Bastia to Lyon, France
The distance between Bastia and Lyon is around 541km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bastia to Lyon by train, plane, 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 Lyon → Bastia if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS).
- Duration2h 5m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Lyon Perrache.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nice then drive to Lyon.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bastia and Lyon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bastia to Lyon by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Bastia and Lyon is around 541km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 500km (311 miles)
It takes around 2h 5m to get from Bastia and Lyon by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bastia to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Bastia and Lyon is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bastia and Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bastia and Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bastia to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 5m.
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bastia to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bastia and Lyon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 5m | €135($135) | hourly | 541km (336 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 55m | €150($150) | once a week | 604km (375 miles) |
| Train to Ricanto, Fly | 5h 20m | €140($140) | 4 times a day | 685km (426 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 10h 35m | €165($165) | 5 times a week | 976km (607 miles) |
| Ferry to Port Nice, Train | 10h 55m | €160($160) | 5 times a week | 774km (481 miles) |
| Ferry to Nice, Train | 11hrs | €135($135) | 3 times a week | 774km (481 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 55m | €100($100) | 5 times a week | 966km (600 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 30m | €100($100) | 4 times a week | 700km (435 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bastia and Lyon
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Airports near Lyon
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Lyon
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Lyon
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 212km (131 miles) from Lyon