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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Bastia is to bus and ferry which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Bastia is to drive and ferry which takes 8h 38m and costs €85 - €130.

How far is it from Lugano to Bastia?

The distance between Lugano and Bastia is 497 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Bastia without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 53m and costs €90 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Lugano to Bastia, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bastia?

There are 1089+ hotels available in Bastia.

Lugano to Bastia - 6 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lugano to Bastia by car, ferry, train, bus, or plane

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 Lugano to Port of Livornocar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Livorno to Port of Bastiaferry Livourne - Bastia
8h 38m
€86–129
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Sienabus 528
3. Take the bus from Colonna San Marco to Port of Piombinobus
4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Bastiaferry
15h 25m
€61–105
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lugano 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
11h 53m
€94–176
Train, ferry via Livorno
1. Take the train from Lugano 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
11h 58m
€87–168
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Chiasso to Livorno Centraletrain Ec
2. Take the ferry from Port of Livorno to Port of Bastiaferry Livourne - Bastia
13h 38m
€151–267
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bastia - Poretta Airport (BIA)plane MXP - BIA
9h 23m
€131–245

Lugano to Bastia by train and ferry

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11h 53mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 497.2 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Lugano 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 Lugano to Port of Bastia via Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., Piombino Marittima, and Port of Piombino in around 11h 53m.

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