How to travel from Corte to Besançon, France
The distance between Corte and Besançon is around 824km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Corte to Besançon by taxi, plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Besançon → Corte if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Bastia then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte.
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train to Bastia, ferry
Take the train to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte.
- Duration15h 5m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€205($205)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon.
- Duration17h 35m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Corte and Besançon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Corte to Besançon by taxi, plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €450 ($450).
The distance between Corte and Besançon is around 824km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (374 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Corte and Besançon by taxi, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Corte to Besançon is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €450 ($450).
The cheapest way to travel between Corte and Besançon is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Corte and Besançon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ajaccio (AJA) then fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Corte and Besançon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ajaccio (AJA) then fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Corte to Besançon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ajaccio (AJA) then fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Besançon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Besançon. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) 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 Corte to Besançon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ajaccio (AJA) then fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Corte to Besançon is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €350 ($350).
Compare travel optionsbetween Corte and Besançon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 50m | €115($115) | once daily | 831km (517 miles) |
| Taxi to Ajaccio (AJA), plane and train | 4hrs | €450($450) | hourly | 887km (551 miles) |
| Taxi to Ajaccio (AJA), plane and train | 5h 15m | €410($410) | once daily | 824km (512 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Train | 5h 35m | €350($350) | 4 times a day | 830km (516 miles) |
Train to Bastia, ferry + 3 similar | 15h 5m | €205($205) | 5 times a week | 1,263km (785 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 15h 20m | €215($215) | 5 times a week | 1,333km (828 miles) |
| Train to Bastia, ferry | 16h 40m | €225($225) | 4 times a week | 1,129km (701 miles) |
| Train to Bastia, ferry | 16h 50m | €205($205) | twice daily | 838km (521 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 35m | €110($110) | 5 times a week | 1,300km (808 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Corte and Besançon
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Moby Lines
Bus companies
Chemin de Fer de la Corse
Airports near Besançon
The following major airports near Besançon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Besançon
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Besançon
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 183km (114 miles) from Besançon