How to travel from Toulon to Bastia, France
The distance between Toulon and Bastia is around 334km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Toulon to Bastia by train, 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 Bastia → Toulon if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly
Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€195($195)
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€65($65)
Corsica Ferries
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Nice Ville then take a ferry to Port Bastia.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Toulon to Bastia by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).
The distance between Toulon and Bastia is around 334km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Toulon and Bastia by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Toulon to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Bastia is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Toulon and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Toulon and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Toulon and Bastia. The ferry typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.
Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Toulon and Bastia. Ferries run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Toulon to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then take a ferry to Port Bastia. instead which will take 8h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Bastia is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €195($195) | once daily | 483km (300 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | €220($220) | once daily | 411km (256 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 30m | €65($65) | twice daily | 334km (208 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 8h 30m | €78($78) | once a week | 604km (375 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 15m | €100($100) | 4 times a week | 389km (242 miles) |
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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