How to travel from Besançon to Corte, France
The distance between Besançon and Corte is around 823km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Besançon to Corte by train, plane, taxi, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Corte → Besançon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté.
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train to Dijon Ville, ferry
Take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia then take the train to Corté.
- Duration14h 60m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nice then take a ferry to Port Bastia then take the bus to Corte.
- Duration18h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Corte
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Besançon to Corte by train, plane, taxi, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 23h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €430 ($430).
The distance between Besançon and Corte is around 823km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (374 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Besançon and Corte by train, plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Besançon to Corte is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €430 ($430).
The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Corte is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Besançon and Corte. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse then fly from Basel (BSL) to Ajaccio (AJA) then take a taxi to Corte. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Besançon and Corte. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse then fly from Basel (BSL) to Ajaccio (AJA) then take a taxi to Corte. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Corte. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA) then take a taxi to Corte. instead which will take 5h 25m.
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 Besançon to Corte. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA) then take a taxi to Corte. instead which will take 5h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Corte is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €350 ($350).
Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Corte
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 55m | €115($115) | once daily | 849km (528 miles) |
| Train to Mulhouse, plane and taxi | 4hrs | €430($430) | hourly | 886km (551 miles) |
| Train to Mouchard, plane and taxi | 5h 25m | €410($410) | once daily | 823km (512 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 5h 25m | €350($350) | 4 times a day | 847km (526 miles) |
Train to Dijon Ville, ferry + 2 similar | 14h 60m | €215($215) | once a week | 1,333km (828 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 15h 30m | €225($225) | 4 times a week | 1,129km (701 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 23h 35m | €95($95) | once daily | 1,261km (784 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 55m | €105($105) | 4 times a week | 1,112km (691 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Besançon and Corte
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Chemin de Fer de la Corse
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Moby Lines
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