How to travel from Bastia to Marseille, France
The distance between Bastia and Marseille is around 394km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 60m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bastia to Marseille by train, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Marseille → Bastia if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Marseille (MRS).
- Duration1h 60m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Marseille.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€65($65)
La Meridionale
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Marseille St Charles.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bastia and Marseille
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bastia to Marseille by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Bastia and Marseille is around 394km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)
It takes around 1h 60m to get from Bastia and Marseille by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bastia to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Bastia and Marseille is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bastia and Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 1h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bastia and Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 1h 60m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Bastia and Marseille. The ferry typically takes around 12hrs and departs twice daily.
La Meridionale run the ferry services between Bastia and Marseille. Ferries run twice daily and take around 12hrs 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 Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 1h 60m.
The closest major airport to Marseille is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Marseille. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 1h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bastia to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bastia and Marseille
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 1h 60m | €190($190) | hourly | 407km (253 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 55m | €210($210) | once a week | 453km (281 miles) |
| Train to Ricanto, Fly | 5h 5m | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 509km (316 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 12hrs | €65($65) | every 20 mins | 394km (245 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 9h 15m | €53($53) | 4 times a week | 431km (268 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 8h 45m | €120($120) | 5 times a week | 659km (409 miles) |
| Ferry to Port Toulon, Train | 12h 50m | €78($78) | twice daily | 404km (251 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bastia and Marseille
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Union Ivkoni
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Corsica Linea
Airports near Marseille
The following major airports near Marseille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Marseille
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Marseille
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Marseille