How to travel from Chamonix to Bastia, France
The distance between Chamonix and Bastia is around 541km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Chamonix to Bastia by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Chamonix if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Aosta then take the train to Torino Porta Nuova and then to Livorno Centrale then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus to Turin, ferry
Take the bus to Turin and then to Savona then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Bastia by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Chamonix and Bastia is around 541km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 413km (256 miles)
It takes around 10h 40m to get from Chamonix and Bastia by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Bastia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Bastia is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chamonix and Bastia. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chamonix and Bastia. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Bastia. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Chamonix to Bastia. We recommend that you drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia. instead which will take 10h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Bastia is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €130($130) | every 20 mins | 744km (462 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 8hrs | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 888km (552 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 20m | €100($100) | twice daily | 644km (400 miles) |
| Bus to Aosta, train and ferry | 13h 5m | €76($76) | twice daily | 541km (336 miles) |
Bus to Turin, ferry + 2 similar | 12h 35m | €100($100) | 4 times a week | 908km (564 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 13h 10m | €66($66) | 5 times a week | 542km (337 miles) |
| Bus to Turin, ferry | 13h 35m | €120($120) | 4 times a week | 646km (402 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 40m | €95($95) | 4 times a week | 687km (427 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chamonix and Bastia
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Moby Lines
Corsica Ferries
Airlines
Air Corsica
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