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.
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.
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Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia.
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Take a ferry to Bastia.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 35m | €185($185) | hourly | 277km (172 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 15m | €205($205) | 5 times a week | 334km (207 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 25m | €175($175) | 4 times a week | 260km (161 miles) |
Ferry to Port Bastia | 7h 25m | €64($64) | 5 times a week | 260km (161 miles) |
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Air Corsica
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
The following major airports near Bastia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.