How to travel from Quimper to Bastia, France
The distance between Quimper and Bastia is around 1,296km (805 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Quimper to Bastia by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Quimper if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Quimper (UIP) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost€540($540)
Chalair Aviation
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Lucca then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€315($315)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio then drive to Bastia.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€295($295)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Quimper to Bastia by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €540 ($540).
The distance between Quimper and Bastia is around 1,296km (805 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,209km (751 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Quimper and Bastia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Quimper to Bastia is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €540 ($540).
The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Bastia is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Quimper and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Quimper (UIP) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Quimper and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Quimper (UIP) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Quimper and Bastia. Flights depart from Quimper (UIP) and arrive at Bastia (BIA) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Quimper to Bastia. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Quimper to Bastia typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Quimper (UIP) 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 Quimper to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 5h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €380 ($380).
Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €540($540) | hourly | 1,400km (870 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, Fly | 5hrs | €245($245) | 4 times a day | 1,296km (805 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 5m | €380($380) | every 4 hours | 1,410km (876 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | €135($135) | once a week | 1,808km (1,123 miles) |
| Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, ferry | 1 day 8h | €95($95) | 4 times a week | 1,975km (1,227 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 16h 20m | €315($315) | once a week | 2,011km (1,249 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, ferry | 20h 25m | €225($225) | once daily | 1,738km (1,080 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 1h | €295($295) | once daily | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Quimper and Bastia
Airlines
Air Corsica
Chalair Aviation
Transavia France
Bus companies
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
Moby Lines
La Meridionale
Train operators
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