How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bastia, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bastia is around 1,226km (762 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bastia by train, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost€460($465)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€270($270)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bastia by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €460 ($465).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bastia is around 1,226km (762 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,148km (713 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bastia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €460 ($465).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bastia is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €460 ($465).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 55m | €460($465) | every 3 hours | 1,226km (762 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 5h 45m | €295($295) | every 4 hours | 1,293km (803 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 6h 50m | €370($370) | twice daily | 1,402km (871 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 15h 25m | €270($270) | once a week | 1,778km (1,105 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 19h 50m | €520($525) | once a week | 1,463km (909 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 1h | €155($155) | once a week | 1,801km (1,119 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bastia
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Bus companies
Train operators
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