How to travel from Montpellier to Bastia, France
The distance between Montpellier and Bastia is around 494km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Montpellier to Bastia by train, plane, 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 → Montpellier if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia.
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nice - Airport T2 then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration11h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€88($88)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€79($79)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Bastia by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Montpellier and Bastia is around 494km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 463km (288 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Montpellier and Bastia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Bastia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Bastia is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Montpellier and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Montpellier and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 60m.
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 Montpellier to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2hrs | €200($200) | hourly | 494km (307 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 2h 60m | €235($235) | once daily | 559km (348 miles) |
| Fly to Ajaccio (AJA), Train | 5h 15m | €245($245) | 4 times a day | 592km (368 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 6h 30m | €230($230) | once daily | 661km (411 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | €250($250) | 5 times a week | 606km (376 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 20m | €150($150) | once a week | 834km (518 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, Ferry | 13h 45m | €32($32) | once daily | 571km (355 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 5m | €88($88) | once a week | 821km (510 miles) |
| Bus to Toulon, Ferry | 14h 40m | €71($71) | 4 times a week | 570km (354 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 15m | €79($79) | 4 times a week | 558km (346 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Montpellier and Bastia
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Union Ivkoni
Train operators
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
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