How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Bastia, France
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Bastia is around 1,106km (687 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Bastia by train, plane, bus, ferry 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-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Nantes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€300($300)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio then drive to Bastia.
- Duration23h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€265($265)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Bastia by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 24h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Bastia is around 1,106km (687 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,047km (651 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Saint-Nazaire and Bastia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Bastia is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3hrs.
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-Nazaire to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3hrs | €225($225) | hourly | 1,106km (687 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 15m | €360($360) | every 4 hours | 1,319km (819 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | €245($245) | 5 times a week | 1,164km (723 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 15h 20m | €300($300) | once a week | 1,856km (1,153 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, ferry | 19h 15m | €185($185) | twice a week | 1,587km (986 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 23h 40m | €145($145) | once a week | 1,738km (1,080 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, bus and ferry | 24h 50m | €120($120) | once a week | 1,760km (1,093 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 55m | €265($265) | once daily | 1,537km (955 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint-Nazaire and Bastia
Airlines
Air Corsica
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