How to travel from Besançon to Bastia, France
The distance between Besançon and Bastia is around 765km (475 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Besançon to Bastia by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Besançon if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Mulhouse, Fly
Take the train to Mulhouse then fly from Basel (BSL) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Dijon Ville, ferry
Take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration13h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Basel SBB then Florence and then to Livorno Train Station then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration19h 60m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Besançon to Bastia by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Besançon and Bastia is around 765km (475 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 571km (355 miles)
It takes around 13h 30m to get from Besançon and Bastia by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Besançon to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Bastia is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Besançon and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse then fly from Basel (BSL) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Besançon and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse then fly from Basel (BSL) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Bastia is Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) (BIA) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Bastia. Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY) (CLY) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Besançon to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Nice Ville then take a ferry to Port Bastia. instead which will take 13h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Bastia is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 30m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Mulhouse, Fly + 1 similar | 3h 30m | €165($165) | once daily | 777km (483 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | €105($105) | once daily | 775km (482 miles) |
Train to Dijon Ville, ferry + 2 similar | 13h 5m | €200($200) | once a week | 1,260km (783 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 13h 30m | €200($200) | 4 times a week | 1,057km (657 miles) |
| Train to La Chaux-De-Fonds, ferry | 15h 10m | €240($240) | twice daily | 765km (475 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 60m | €110($110) | twice a week | 1,102km (685 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Besançon and Bastia
Train operators
BLS AG
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Moby Lines
Airports near Bastia
The following major airports near Bastia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Bastia
Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Bastia
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Bastia