How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Bastia, France
The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Bastia is around 1,186km (737 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel 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 → Mont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost€375($375)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Rennes then Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration15h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€350($350)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Paris - La Défense Bus station then Florence and then to Livorno Train Station then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Ajaccio then drive to Bastia.
- Duration21h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Bastia by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €375 ($375).
The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Bastia is around 1,186km (737 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,076km (668 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Bastia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €375 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Bastia is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 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 Mont Saint Michel to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €375 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 35m | €375($375) | twice daily | 1,186km (737 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 4h 55m | €365($365) | twice daily | 1,345km (836 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 55m | €230($230) | once daily | 1,226km (762 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 5hrs | €240($240) | twice daily | 1,283km (797 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 8h 25m | €325($325) | twice daily | 1,403km (872 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 40m | €410($410) | 5 times a week | 1,414km (878 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 8h 15m | €305($305) | once daily | 1,367km (849 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 15h 35m | €350($350) | once a week | 1,845km (1,147 miles) |
| Train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, ferry | 17h 25m | €285($285) | 4 times a week | 1,568km (975 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, ferry | 19hrs | €230($230) | once daily | 1,582km (983 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 6h | €150($150) | once a week | 1,846km (1,147 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 15m | €225($225) | 4 times a week | 1,599km (994 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mont Saint Michel and Bastia
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Corsica Linea
Moby Lines
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Marino Autolinee
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