How to travel from Perpignan to Bastia, France
The distance between Perpignan and Bastia is around 714km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Perpignan to Bastia by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Perpignan if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost€750($750)
Transavia France
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nice then take a ferry to Port Bastia.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€89($89)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Marseille St Charles, ferry
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio then drive to Bastia.
- Duration17h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Bastia by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €750 ($750).
The distance between Perpignan and Bastia is around 714km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 536km (333 miles)
It takes around 12h 45m to get from Perpignan and Bastia by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Bastia is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €750 ($750).
The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Bastia is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Perpignan and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Perpignan and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Perpignan and Bastia. Flights depart from Perpignan (PGF) and arrive at Bastia (BIA) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Perpignan to Bastia. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Perpignan to Bastia typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Perpignan (PGF) 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 Perpignan to Bastia. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice then take a ferry to Port Bastia. instead which will take 12h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Bastia is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 45m and will usually cost around €89 ($89).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 15m | €750($750) | once daily | 1,580km (982 miles) |
| Train to Narbonne, plane | 4h 50m | €245($245) | once daily | 917km (570 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 60m | €210($210) | once daily | 722km (449 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 40m | €240($240) | 5 times a week | 766km (476 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 45m | €89($89) | 4 times a week | 714km (443 miles) |
| Bus to Nice - Airport T2, Ferry | 13h 55m | €81($81) | 4 times a week | 752km (467 miles) |
Train to Marseille St Charles, ferry + 2 similar | 12hrs | €170($170) | once a week | 1,003km (623 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 12h 30m | €165($165) | 4 times a week | 801km (497 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, Ferry | 15h 45m | €57($57) | once daily | 740km (460 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 15m | €140($140) | once daily | 805km (500 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perpignan and Bastia
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
La Meridionale
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