How to travel from Lyon to Bastia, France
The distance between Lyon and Bastia is around 541km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lyon to Bastia by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia.
- Duration2h 5m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train to Antibes, Ferry
Take the train to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Bastia by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Lyon and Bastia is around 541km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 500km (311 miles)
It takes around 2h 5m to get from Lyon and Bastia by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Bastia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Bastia is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lyon and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 2h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lyon and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 2h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 2h 5m.
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 Lyon to Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 2h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Bastia is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 5m | €130($130) | hourly | 541km (336 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 55m | €150($150) | 5 times a week | 605km (376 miles) |
| Fly to Ajaccio (AJA), Train | 5h 25m | €140($140) | 4 times a day | 685km (426 miles) |
Train to Antibes, Ferry + 2 similar | 10h 35m | €165($165) | once a week | 976km (606 miles) |
| Train to Nice-Ville, Ferry | 11hrs | €160($160) | 5 times a week | 774km (481 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 11hrs | €135($135) | 3 times a week | 774km (481 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 40m | €100($100) | once a week | 917km (570 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 30m | €100($100) | 4 times a week | 701km (435 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lyon and Bastia
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
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