How to travel from Saint-Malo to Bastia, France
The distance between Saint-Malo and Bastia is around 1,177km (731 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 → Saint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost€345($345)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Rennes, ferry
Take the train to Rennes then Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€315($315)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nice - Airport T2 then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration24h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration17h 60m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€205($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo 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 €145 ($145) and will take around 24h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €345 ($345).
The distance between Saint-Malo and Bastia is around 1,177km (731 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,107km (688 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Saint-Malo and Bastia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €345 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Bastia is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Malo and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Saint-Malo to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €345 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €345($345) | hourly | 1,177km (731 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 4h 45m | €210($210) | every 4 hours | 1,274km (792 miles) |
Train to Rennes, ferry + 2 similar | 15h 20m | €315($315) | once a week | 1,837km (1,141 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 15h 30m | €285($285) | 4 times a week | 1,642km (1,021 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, ferry | 18h 45m | €200($200) | once daily | 1,574km (978 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 24h 10m | €145($145) | once a week | 1,834km (1,140 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 60m | €205($205) | 4 times a week | 1,498km (931 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint-Malo and Bastia
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
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