How to travel from Bastia to Nice, France
The distance between Bastia and Nice is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bastia to Nice by ferry, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nice → Bastia if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Nice (NCE).
- Duration1h 50m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Port Nice.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€60($60)
Corsica Ferries
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bastia and Nice
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bastia to Nice by ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Bastia and Nice is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Bastia and Nice by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bastia to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Bastia and Nice is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bastia and Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bastia and Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Bastia and Nice. The ferry typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a week.
Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Bastia and Nice. Ferries run 5 times a week and take around 6hrs 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 Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nice. We recommend that you take a ferry to Port Nice. instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bastia to Nice is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bastia and Nice
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 1h 50m | €180($180) | hourly | 252km (157 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 25m | €200($200) | once a week | 308km (191 miles) |
| Train to Ricanto, Fly | 5hrs | €195($195) | 4 times a day | 387km (240 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 6hrs | €60($60) | once daily | 229km (142 miles) |
| Ferry to Nice | 6h 50m | €78($78) | 5 times a week | 476km (295 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bastia and Nice
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Airlines
Air Corsica
Airports near Nice
The following major airports near Nice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Nice
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Nice
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Nice