What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Bastia?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bastia is to bus and train and ferry which costs €65 - €140 and takes 18h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Bastia?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bastia is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €120 - €550.

How far is it from Basel to Bastia?

The distance between Basel and Bastia is 668 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Bastia without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Bastia without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 47m and costs €170 - €480.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Bastia?

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Basel to Bastia, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bastia?

There are 551+ hotels available in Bastia.

Basel to Bastia - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Bastia by train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bastia - Poretta Airport (BIA)plane ZRH - BIA
8h 46m
€208–599
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Grossetobus
3. Take the train from Grosseto to Campiglia Marittimatrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Bastiaferry
18h 45m
€66–131
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Firenze S.M.N.train Ec
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Piombino Marittimatrain Re
5. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Bastiaferry
17h 47m
€174–479
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Basel to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Savonatrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Savona to Port of Bastiacarferry
20h 7m
€75–153
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bastia - Poretta Airport (BIA)plane SXB - BIA
5h 17m
€124–523
Train, ferry via Marseille
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Marseille Saint-Charlestrain 84
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Toulontrain Ter
3. Take the ferry from Port of Toulon to Port of Bastiaferry
20h 9m
€151–379
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Savonatrain
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Savona to Port of Bastiacarferry
21h 13m
€93–448
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Port of Livornocar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Livorno to Port of Bastiaferry Livourne - Bastia
11h 17m
€122–184

Basel to Bastia by train and ferry

1Weekly Services

17h 47mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 668.2 km
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bastia, France?

There is no direct connection from Basel to Bastia. However, you can take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Bastia - Poretta Airport (BIA), take the taxi to U Borgu, then take the line 2 train to Bastia. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Port of Bastia via Arth-Goldau, Como S. Giovanni, Como S.Giovanni, Firenze S.M.N., Piombino Marittima, and Port of Piombino in around 17h 47m.

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