How to travel from Bastia to Metz, France
The distance between Bastia and Metz is around 890km (553 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Bastia to Metz 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 Metz → Bastia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bastia (BIA) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost€655($655)
Air Corsica
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry to Livorno, bus
Take a ferry to Livorno then take the bus to Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo then Milan and then to Metz Boulevard Poincare.
- Duration18h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
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 Metz Ville.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€285($285)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bastia and Metz
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bastia to Metz by plane, train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Bastia and Metz is around 890km (553 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 757km (470 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Bastia and Metz by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Bastia to Metz is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Bastia and Metz is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bastia and Metz. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bastia and Metz. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bastia and Metz. Flights depart from Bastia (BIA) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Bastia to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Marseille (MRS). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bastia to Metz typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Bastia (BIA) and and arrive into Metz/Nancy (ETZ).
The closest major airport to Metz is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Metz. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Metz. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bastia to Metz is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bastia and Metz
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 45m | €655($655) | once daily | 1,026km (638 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 40m | €215($215) | once daily | 921km (572 miles) |
| Fly to Basel (BSL), train | 4h 10m | €225($225) | once daily | 890km (553 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 4h 30m | €280($280) | 3 times a week | 1,241km (771 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 15m | €275($275) | once daily | 1,004km (624 miles) |
Ferry to Livorno, bus + 1 similar | 18h 20m | €155($155) | once a week | 1,105km (687 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 18h 30m | €86($86) | twice daily | 950km (590 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 13h 45m | €285($285) | 3 times a week | 1,721km (1,070 miles) |
| Ferry to Livorno, train | 16h 30m | €275($275) | twice daily | 1,092km (679 miles) |
| Ferry to Port Nice, train | 18h 15m | €255($255) | 4 times a week | 1,480km (920 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bastia and Metz
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l.
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Moby Lines
Airlines
Luxair
Air Corsica
Train operators
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Airports near Metz
The following major airports near Metz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Metz
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 196km (122 miles) from Metz
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 263km (164 miles) from Metz