How to travel from Nimes to Bastia, France
The distance between Nimes and Bastia is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Nimes 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 → Nimes if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
3 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.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nice - Airport T2 then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€87($87)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€73($73)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nimes 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 €25 ($25) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Nimes and Bastia is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Nimes and Bastia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Nimes to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Bastia is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nimes and 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 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nimes and 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 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes 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 25m.
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 Nimes 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 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 25m | €230($230) | once daily | 510km (317 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, Fly | 2h 45m | €210($210) | hourly | 546km (339 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 5h 55m | €225($225) | once daily | 611km (380 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 20m | €245($245) | 5 times a week | 556km (345 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 9h 50m | €145($145) | once a week | 784km (487 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, Ferry | 13h 20m | €25($25) | once daily | 521km (324 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, Ferry | 13h 25m | €90($90) | twice daily | 523km (325 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 40m | €87($87) | once a week | 775km (482 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 50m | €73($73) | 4 times a week | 510km (317 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nimes 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