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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Bastia is to drive and ferry which costs €80 - €120 and takes 8h 38m.

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 €80 - €120.

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 via Livorno which takes 11h 26m and costs €80 - €220.

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 1273+ hotels available in Bastia.

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

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

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Drive, ferry
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1. Drive from Lugano to Port of Livornocar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Livorno to Port of Bastiaferry Livourne - Bastia
8h 38m
€80–120
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 26m
€83–214
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Poggibonsibus
3. Take the bus from Poggibonsi - Pzza Mazzini to Port of Piombinobus
4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Bastiaferry
13h 48m
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 8m
€121–235
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 31m
€91–229
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 45m
€147–432
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Savonatrain Ic
3. Take the carferry from Port of Savona to Port of Bastiacarferry
16h 33m
€98–216

Lugano to Bastia by train, bus, foot, and ferry

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11h 26mAverage Duration

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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., Livorno Centrale, Livorno, stazione FF.SS, Grande 5, and Port of Livorno in around 11h 26m.

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