How to travel from Grasse to Bastia, France
The distance between Grasse and Bastia is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 60m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Grasse to Bastia by ferry, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Grasse if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia.
- Duration1h 60m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€235($235)
La Meridionale
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Nice Ville then take a ferry to Port Bastia.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€72($72)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Grasse to Bastia by ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).
The distance between Grasse and Bastia is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (143 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Grasse and Bastia by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Grasse to Bastia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Grasse and Bastia is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Grasse and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Grasse and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 60m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Grasse and Bastia. The ferry typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 4 times a week.
La Meridionale and Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Grasse and Bastia. Ferries run 4 times a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grasse to Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 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 Grasse to Bastia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bastia. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grasse to Bastia is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 1h 60m | €175($175) | twice daily | 295km (183 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 35m | €195($195) | 5 times a week | 352km (218 miles) |
| Fly to Ajaccio (AJA), Train | 5h 15m | €190($190) | twice daily | 430km (267 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 40m | €235($235) | 4 times a week | 274km (170 miles) |
| Ferry to Bastia | 7h 10m | €74($74) | once a week | 482km (299 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 7h 40m | €72($72) | 5 times a week | 283km (176 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Grasse and Bastia
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
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