How to travel from Bastia to Montpellier, France
The distance between Bastia and Montpellier is around 494km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bastia to Montpellier 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 Montpellier → Bastia if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Montpellier (MPL).
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Montpellier.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€55($55)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nice then drive to Montpellier.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€80($80)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bastia and Montpellier
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bastia to Montpellier by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Bastia and Montpellier is around 494km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 463km (288 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Bastia and Montpellier by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bastia to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Bastia and Montpellier is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bastia and Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bastia and Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bastia to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Montpellier is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) 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 Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bastia to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bastia and Montpellier
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2hrs | €200($200) | hourly | 494km (307 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 55m | €235($235) | once daily | 559km (347 miles) |
| Train to Ricanto, Fly | 5h 15m | €245($245) | 4 times a day | 591km (367 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 50m | €255($255) | once a week | 604km (375 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 10h 50m | €150($150) | 5 times a week | 834km (519 miles) |
| Ferry to Gare Maritime de la Joliette, Train | 14h 40m | €32($32) | once daily | 572km (356 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 11h 15m | €55($55) | 4 times a week | 601km (373 miles) |
| Ferry to Port Toulon, Bus | 15h 40m | €81($81) | twice daily | 570km (354 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 20m | €80($80) | 4 times a week | 558km (347 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bastia and Montpellier
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Union Ivkoni
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Airports near Montpellier
The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Montpellier
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Montpellier