How to travel from Dunkirk to Bastia, France
The distance between Dunkirk and Bastia is around 1,127km (700 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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 → Dunkirk if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost€330($330)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train to Lille Europe, ferry
Take the train to Lille Europe then Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration13h 60m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€295($295)
Multiple operators
3 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 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration17h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Bastia by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).
The distance between Dunkirk and Bastia is around 1,127km (700 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,070km (665 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Dunkirk and Bastia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Bastia is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dunkirk and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dunkirk and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Dunkirk to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €330 ($330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 15m | €330($330) | every 4 hours | 1,127km (700 miles) |
| Train to Paris Nord, Fly | 4h 45m | €315($315) | every 4 hours | 1,216km (756 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 6h 35m | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 1,292km (803 miles) |
| Train to Paris Nord, plane | 8h 5m | €300($300) | 4 times a day | 1,367km (850 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus | 5hrs | €360($360) | 5 times a week | 1,204km (748 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 30m | €365($365) | 5 times a week | 1,285km (798 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, ferry + 3 similar | 13h 60m | €295($295) | once a week | 1,700km (1,057 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 14h 15m | €300($300) | once a week | 1,699km (1,056 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, ferry | 18h 55m | €180($180) | once daily | 1,459km (907 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 2h | €125($125) | once daily | 1,537km (955 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 5h | €120($120) | once a week | 1,783km (1,108 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 25m | €200($200) | 4 times a week | 1,463km (909 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dunkirk and Bastia
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
Moby Lines
La Meridionale
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Marino Autolinee
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