How to travel from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bastia, France
The distance between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Bastia is around 239km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bastia by plane, train, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia.
- Duration1h 20m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple operators
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€72($72)
Corsica Ferries
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bastia by plane, train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).
The distance between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Bastia is around 239km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Bastia by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bastia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) 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 Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 20m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Bastia. The ferry typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once a week.
Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Bastia. Ferries run once a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
The easiest way to get to Bastia from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is to fly and then take the train which will take 1h 20m and cost around €195 ($195).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 20m.
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 Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bastia is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 1h 20m | €195($195) | hourly | 244km (152 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 2h 55m | €195($195) | 5 times a week | 301km (187 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €72($72) | once a week | 462km (287 miles) |
| Ferry to Port Bastia | 6h 35m | €64($64) | 3 times a week | 239km (149 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Bastia
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Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
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