How to travel from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Bastia, France

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Bastia is around 253km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Bastia by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BastiaSaint-Paul-de-Vence if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Bastia.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Corsica Ferries

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Bastia

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Bastia by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Bastia is around 253km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Bastia by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Bastia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Bastia is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Bastia. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Bastia. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Bastia. The ferry typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once a week.

Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Bastia. Ferries run once a week and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Bastia. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) 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 Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Bastia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bastia. instead which will take 6h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Bastia is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Bastia

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Bastia

Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Bastia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 25m
€185($185)
once daily264km (164 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
6h 10m
€110($110)
once a week459km (285 miles)
Ferry to Port Bastia7h 15m
€64($64)
4 times a week253km (157 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Bastia

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Airlines

Airports near Bastia

The following major airports near Bastia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BIA
Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Bastia
CLY
Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Bastia
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Bastia