How to travel from Arles to Corte, France
The distance between Arles and Corte is around 509km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Arles to Corte by car, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Corte → Arles if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost€270($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia then take the train to Corté.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Corte.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€84($84)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Corte
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arles to Corte by car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €84 ($84) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).
The distance between Arles and Corte is around 509km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 398km (247 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Arles and Corte by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Arles to Corte is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Corte is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €84 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Arles and Corte. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arles and Corte. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Corte. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Corte is Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) (BIA) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Corte. 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 Arles to Corte. We recommend that you drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Corte. instead which will take 9h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Corte is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Corte
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 50m | €270($270) | every 20 mins | 528km (328 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 4h 35m | €260($260) | every 20 mins | 518km (322 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 35m | €160($160) | once a week | 816km (507 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, ferry | 15h 30m | €105($105) | twice daily | 557km (346 miles) |
| Train to Marseille-Saint-Charles, ferry | 15h 40m | €135($135) | once daily | 509km (316 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 35m | €84($84) | 4 times a week | 552km (343 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arles and Corte
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Airlines
Air Corsica
Airports near Corte
The following major airports near Corte offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Corte
Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Corte
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 219km (136 miles) from Corte