How to travel from Chamonix to Corte, France
The distance between Chamonix and Corte is around 614km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chamonix to Corte by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Corte → Chamonix if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Train
Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Aosta then take the train to Torino Porta Nuova and then to Genova P.Za Principe then take a ferry to Bastia then take the train to Corté.
- Duration14h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
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1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Corte.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Corte
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Corte by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Chamonix and Corte is around 614km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 442km (275 miles)
It takes around 14h 55m to get from Chamonix and Corte by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Corte is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Corte is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chamonix and Corte. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chamonix and Corte. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Corte. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté. instead which will take 5h 45m.
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 Chamonix to Corte. We recommend that you take the bus to Aosta and then to Genoa then take a ferry to Bastia then take the train to Corté. instead which will take 14h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Corte is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 14h 55m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Corte
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 5h 45m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 781km (485 miles) |
| Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 6h 15m | €95($95) | every 20 mins | 812km (505 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 14h 55m | €95($95) | twice daily | 614km (382 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 14h 55m | €90($90) | once daily | 615km (382 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 45m | €110($110) | 4 times a week | 759km (471 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chamonix and Corte
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Ferry operators
Moby S.p.A
La Meridionale
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