How to travel from Valence to Bastia, France
The distance between Valence and Bastia is around 603km (375 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Valence to Bastia by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Valence if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA).
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nice - Airport T2 then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€89($89)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Marseille St Charles then take a ferry to Port Bastia.
- Duration14h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€43($43)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€86($86)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Valence to Bastia by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Valence and Bastia is around 603km (375 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 442km (274 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Valence and Bastia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Valence to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Bastia is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Valence and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Valence and Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 10m.
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 Valence to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA). instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Bastia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 10m | €150($150) | twice daily | 616km (383 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 5h 25m | €160($160) | twice daily | 759km (472 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 55m | €170($170) | 5 times a week | 679km (422 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 20m | €89($89) | once a week | 868km (539 miles) |
| Bus to Toulon, Ferry | 14h 10m | €73($73) | 4 times a week | 613km (381 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 14h 50m | €43($43) | once daily | 639km (397 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 35m | €86($86) | 4 times a week | 603km (375 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Valence and Bastia
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
Train operators
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
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