How to travel from Caen to Bastia, France
The distance between Caen and Bastia is around 1,094km (680 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Caen to Bastia 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 Bastia → Caen if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Caen (CFR) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost€200($200)
6 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then Florence and then to Livorno Train Station then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Train to Paris St Lazare, ferry
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€275($275)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Caen to Bastia by plane, train, bus, 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 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Caen and Bastia is around 1,094km (680 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,045km (649 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Caen and Bastia by plane.
The quickest way to get from Caen to Bastia is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Caen 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 Caen and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Caen and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Caen and Bastia. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and arrive at Bastia (BIA). The flight takes around 1h 55m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Caen and Bastia with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.
Volotea fly between Caen and Bastia. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and and arrive into Bastia (BIA). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.
The flight from Caen to Bastia typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) 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 Caen to Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Bastia is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 6 similar | 2h 45m | €200($200) | hourly | 1,094km (680 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 4h 45m | €280($280) | every 4 hours | 1,163km (723 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 10m | €185($185) | hourly | 1,186km (737 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6hrs | €275($275) | 4 times a day | 1,235km (767 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 5m | €225($225) | twice daily | 1,308km (813 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 8h 5m | €265($265) | 4 times a day | 1,314km (817 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 30m | €330($330) | 5 times a week | 1,231km (765 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 4h | €115($115) | once a week | 1,727km (1,073 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, ferry + 2 similar | 14h 20m | €275($275) | once a week | 1,646km (1,023 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 14h 50m | €240($240) | 4 times a week | 1,444km (897 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 18h 25m | €200($200) | once a week | 1,339km (832 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 50m | €190($190) | 4 times a week | 1,391km (864 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Caen and Bastia
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Rapides Bleus
Marino Autolinee
Train operators
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
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