How to travel from Metz to Bastia, France
The distance between Metz and Bastia is around 890km (553 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Metz to Bastia by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Metz if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€335($335)
Twin Jet
+ 4 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Milan Lampugnano then Empoli and then to Livorno then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration20h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€285($285)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Metz to Bastia by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 20h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €335 ($335).
The distance between Metz and Bastia is around 890km (553 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 757km (470 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Metz and Bastia by plane.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Bastia is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €335 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Bastia is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Metz and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Metz and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Metz and Bastia. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Bastia (BIA) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Metz to Bastia. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Metz to Bastia typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) 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 Metz to Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Bastia is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €335 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 30m | €335($335) | once daily | 921km (572 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 55m | €315($315) | once daily | 922km (573 miles) |
| Train to Strasbourg, plane | 4h 10m | €160($160) | once daily | 890km (553 miles) |
| Train to Paris l'Est, Fly | 4h 25m | €275($275) | once daily | 1,242km (772 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20h 40m | €160($160) | once a week | 1,191km (740 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 13h 45m | €285($285) | once a week | 1,724km (1,071 miles) |
| Train to Strasbourg, ferry | 15h 45m | €345($345) | twice daily | 1,183km (735 miles) |
| Train to Nancy, ferry | 17h 10m | €255($255) | 4 times a week | 1,480km (920 miles) |
| Train to Nancy, ferry | 17h 35m | €260($260) | once a week | 1,692km (1,051 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Metz and Bastia
Airlines
Twin Jet
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Moby Lines
Train operators
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Autokar Polska
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