How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bastia, France
The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bastia is around 1,154km (717 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 → Les Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€230($230)
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 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€305($305)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to La Rochelle then Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nice Airport then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration23h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio then drive to Bastia.
- Duration23h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bastia by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 23h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bastia is around 1,154km (717 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 984km (611 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bastia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bastia is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 50m | €230($230) | every 3 hours | 1,154km (717 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 15m | €250($250) | 5 times a week | 1,213km (754 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 15h 50m | €305($305) | once a week | 1,904km (1,183 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, ferry | 20hrs | €190($190) | twice a week | 1,635km (1,016 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 23h 45m | €130($130) | once a week | 1,613km (1,002 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 23h 45m | €140($140) | once a week | 1,627km (1,011 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 10m | €250($250) | once daily | 1,458km (906 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bastia
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
La Meridionale
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Lila Loire-Atlantique
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