How to travel from Carcassonne to Bastia, France
The distance between Carcassonne and Bastia is around 647km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Bastia by train, plane, 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 → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, Fly
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Marseille and then to Nice Airport then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Bastia by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Carcassonne and Bastia is around 647km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 581km (361 miles)
It takes around 4h 60m to get from Carcassonne and Bastia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Bastia is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Carcassonne and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carcassonne and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 60m.
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 Carcassonne to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, Fly + 6 similar | 3h 20m | €150($150) | hourly | 791km (492 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Sud De France, Fly | 3h 25m | €245($245) | every 20 mins | 647km (402 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 60m | €240($240) | every 4 hours | 739km (459 miles) |
| Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 6h 25m | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 882km (548 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 8h 30m | €235($235) | 4 times a day | 841km (522 miles) |
| Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane and bus | 6h 30m | €140($140) | twice daily | 943km (586 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 55m | €255($255) | 5 times a week | 785km (488 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 45m | €170($170) | once a week | 990km (615 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, Ferry | 15h 15m | €53($53) | once daily | 727km (452 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 16h 50m | €90($90) | twice daily | 748km (465 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 40m | €105($105) | once a week | 971km (603 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 30m | €100($100) | 4 times a week | 703km (437 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Carcassonne and Bastia
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
La Meridionale
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Rapides Bleus
Union Ivkoni
Train operators
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