How to travel from Brest to Bastia, France
The distance between Brest and Bastia is around 1,296km (805 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Brest to Bastia by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Brest if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Brest (BES) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost€170($170)
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€345($345)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration19h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brest to Bastia by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Brest and Bastia is around 1,296km (805 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,253km (779 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Brest and Bastia by plane.
The quickest way to get from Brest to Bastia is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Bastia is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Brest and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brest and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Brest and Bastia. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Bastia (BIA). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Brest and Bastia with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.
Volotea and Transavia France fly between Brest and Bastia. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Bastia (BIA). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.
The flight from Brest to Bastia typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Bastia (BIA).
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 Brest to Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Bastia is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3hrs | €170($170) | hourly | 1,296km (805 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 50m | €455($460) | 5 times a week | 1,514km (941 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 55m | €225($225) | 5 times a week | 1,398km (869 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 20m | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 1,419km (882 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 9h 20m | €310($310) | 5 times a week | 1,519km (944 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | €115($115) | twice daily | 1,747km (1,086 miles) |
| Bus to Grenoble, ferry | 1 day 6h | €155($155) | once a week | 1,881km (1,169 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 16h 20m | €345($345) | once a week | 2,012km (1,250 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, ferry | 19h 60m | €245($245) | once daily | 1,741km (1,082 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 40m | €230($230) | 4 times a week | 1,672km (1,039 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Brest and Bastia
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Train operators
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Union Ivkoni
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
La Meridionale
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