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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Bastia is to bus and ferry which costs €50 - €120 and takes 18h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Bastia is to drive and ferry which takes 9h 1m and costs €80 - €130.

How far is it from Locarno to Bastia?

The distance between Locarno and Bastia is 526 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Bastia without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 30m and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Locarno to Bastia, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bastia?

There are 1175+ hotels available in Bastia.

Locarno to Bastia - 7 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Locarno to Bastia by car, ferry, train, bus, plane, or car ferry

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

Drive, ferry
best
1. Drive from Locarno to Port of Livornocar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Livorno to Port of Bastiaferry Livourne - Bastia
9h 1m
€80–124
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Sienabus
2. Take the bus from Colonna San Marco to Port of Piombinobus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Bastiaferry
18h 11m
€51–114
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Piombino Marittimatrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Bastiaferry
12h 30m
€100–257
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bastia - Poretta Airport (BIA)plane MXP - BIA
10h 33m
€144–582
Train, ferry via Livorno
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Livorno Centraletrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Port of Livorno to Port of Bastiaferry
12h 38m
€92–242
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Locarno to Chiassotrain S
2. Take the train from Chiasso to Livorno Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the ferry from Port of Livorno to Port of Bastiaferry
14h 25m
€136–442
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Savonatrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Savona to Port of Bastiacarferry
17h 35m
€93–232

Locarno to Bastia by train and ferry

2Weekly Services

12h 30mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 526.1 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Locarno to Bastia. However, you can drive to Port of Livorno, take the ferry to Port of Bastia, walk to Traversa, then take the bus to Merria di Bastia. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno to Port of Bastia via Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., Piombino Marittima, and Port of Piombino in around 12h 30m.

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