How to travel from Corte to Chamonix, France
The distance between Corte and Chamonix is around 613km (381 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Corte to Chamonix by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chamonix → Corte if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Bastia then take a ferry to Genova then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Martigny.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice then drive to Chamonix.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Corte and Chamonix
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Corte to Chamonix by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Corte and Chamonix is around 613km (381 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 442km (275 miles)
It takes around 14h 40m to get from Corte and Chamonix by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Corte to Chamonix is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Corte and Chamonix is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Corte and Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Corte and Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Corte to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Chamonix is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Bastia then take a ferry to Genova then take the bus to Aosta and then to Chamonix. instead which will take 14h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Corte to Chamonix is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 40m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Corte and Chamonix
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 776km (482 miles) |
| Train to Ricanto, plane and bus | 6h 5m | €95($95) | every 20 mins | 811km (504 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 15h 20m | €160($160) | 5 times a week | 690km (429 miles) |
| Train to Bastia, ferry and bus | 14h 35m | €95($95) | twice daily | 614km (381 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 14h 40m | €90($90) | once daily | 613km (381 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 50m | €110($110) | 4 times a week | 758km (471 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Corte and Chamonix
Airlines
Air Corsica
Bus companies
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Thello
Ferry operators
Moby S.p.A
La Meridionale
Airports near Chamonix
The following major airports near Chamonix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 193km (120 miles) from Chamonix