How to travel from Bastia to Quimper, France
The distance between Bastia and Quimper is around 1,297km (806 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Bastia to Quimper by plane, train, 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 Quimper → Bastia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bastia (BIA) to Quimper (UIP).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost€460($460)
Air Corsica
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Livorno then take the bus to Grenoble and then to Quimper.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€135($135)
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 Quimper.
- Duration16h 15m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€305($305)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Ajaccio then take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Quimper.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€295($295)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bastia and Quimper
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bastia to Quimper by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €460 ($460).
The distance between Bastia and Quimper is around 1,297km (806 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,209km (751 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Bastia and Quimper by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Bastia to Quimper is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €460 ($460).
The cheapest way to travel between Bastia and Quimper is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bastia and Quimper. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Quimper (UIP). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bastia and Quimper. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Quimper (UIP). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bastia and Quimper. Flights depart from Bastia (BIA) and arrive at Quimper (UIP) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Bastia to Quimper. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bastia to Quimper typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Bastia (BIA) and and arrive into Quimper (UIP).
The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bastia to Quimper is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €245 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bastia and Quimper
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 40m | €460($460) | hourly | 1,400km (870 miles) |
| Fly to Brest (BES), Train | 4h 25m | €240($240) | every 4 hours | 1,396km (867 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 15m | €245($245) | 4 times a day | 1,297km (806 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | €595($595) | twice a week | 1,469km (913 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 5h 55m | €335($335) | twice a week | 1,498km (931 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | €135($135) | 5 times a week | 1,801km (1,119 miles) |
| Ferry to Genova, bus | 1 day 7h | €95($95) | 4 times a week | 1,980km (1,230 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 16h 15m | €305($305) | 5 times a week | 2,011km (1,250 miles) |
| Ferry to Gare Maritime de la Joliette, train | 21h 10m | €210($210) | once daily | 1,739km (1,081 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 1h | €295($295) | once daily | 1,704km (1,059 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bastia and Quimper
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Chalair Aviation
Train operators
Bus companies
Corsica Bus
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
Moby Lines
La Meridionale
Airports near Quimper
The following major airports near Quimper offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Quimper
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Quimper
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 209km (130 miles) from Quimper