How to travel from Menton to Bastia, France

The distance between Menton and Bastia is around 260km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Menton 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 BastiaMenton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Bastia.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

La Meridionale

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Bastia

There are several options for getting from Menton to Bastia by ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Menton and Bastia is around 260km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Menton and Bastia by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Bastia is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Menton and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Menton and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Menton and Bastia. The ferry typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

La Meridionale and Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Menton and Bastia. Ferries run 4 times a week and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Menton to Bastia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bastia. instead which will take 6h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Bastia is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

How do I get from Menton to Bastia

Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Bastia

Transport options from Menton to Bastia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 35m
€185($185)
hourly277km (172 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 15m
€205($205)
5 times a week334km (207 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
6h 25m
€175($175)
4 times a week260km (161 miles)
Ferry to Port Bastia7h 25m
€64($64)
5 times a week260km (161 miles)

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Airports near Bastia

The following major airports near Bastia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BIA
Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Bastia
CLY
Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Bastia
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Bastia