How to travel from La Rochelle to Bastia, France
The distance between La Rochelle and Bastia is around 1,089km (676 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Bastia by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from La Rochelle (LRH) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical cost€305($305)
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nice - Airport T2 then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration21h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€325($325)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration15h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Bastia by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 24h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between La Rochelle and Bastia is around 1,089km (676 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 924km (574 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from La Rochelle and Bastia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Bastia is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between La Rochelle and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between La Rochelle and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from La Rochelle and Bastia. Flights depart from La Rochelle (LRH) and arrive at Bastia (BIA) - via London Gatwick (LGW). The flight takes around 3h 40m.
There is no direct flight from La Rochelle to Bastia. There is however a flight that goes via London Gatwick (LGW). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from La Rochelle to Bastia typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from La Rochelle (LRH) and and arrive into Bastia (BIA).
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 La Rochelle to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 25m | €305($305) | hourly | 1,789km (1,112 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 20m | €190($190) | 5 times a day | 1,186km (737 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly | 4h 50m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 1,089km (676 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 7h 45m | €280($280) | 4 times a day | 1,306km (812 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 21h 40m | €115($115) | once a week | 1,456km (905 miles) |
| Bus to Toulouse, ferry | 24h 15m | €110($110) | 4 times a week | 1,243km (773 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 15h 25m | €325($325) | once a week | 1,871km (1,163 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, ferry | 20h 40m | €135($135) | once daily | 1,268km (788 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 10m | €165($165) | 4 times a week | 1,213km (754 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between La Rochelle and Bastia
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
La Meridionale
Train operators
Bus companies
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