How to travel from Tours to Bastia, France
The distance between Tours and Bastia is around 953km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Tours 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 → Tours if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€185($185)
+ 2 others5 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand then Florence and then to Livorno Train Station then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€280($280)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration14h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tours to Bastia by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Tours and Bastia is around 953km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 862km (536 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Tours and Bastia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Tours to Bastia is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Bastia is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tours and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tours and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Tours and Bastia. Flights depart from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) and arrive at Bastia (BIA) - via Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Tours to Bastia. There is however a flight that goes via Marseille (MRS). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tours to Bastia typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) 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 Tours to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €300 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 2h 40m | €185($185) | hourly | 953km (592 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 10m | €300($300) | every 4 hours | 1,120km (696 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Fly | 4h 5m | €200($200) | twice daily | 1,201km (746 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, Fly | 4h 10m | €200($200) | 4 times a day | 1,239km (770 miles) |
| Train to Massy-TGV, plane | 6h 30m | €285($285) | 4 times a day | 1,271km (790 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | €345($345) | 5 times a week | 1,189km (739 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | €140($140) | once a week | 1,516km (942 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 13h 40m | €280($280) | once a week | 1,621km (1,007 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Perrache, ferry | 17hrs | €205($205) | 3 times a week | 1,241km (771 miles) |
| Train to Marseille-Saint-Charles, Ferry | 17h 10m | €165($165) | 3 times a week | 1,357km (843 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 55m | €165($165) | 4 times a week | 1,180km (733 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tours and Bastia
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Marino Autolinee
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
La Meridionale
Moby Lines
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