How to travel from Corte to Lyon, France
The distance between Corte and Lyon is around 578km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Corte to Lyon by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Corte if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Porto-Vecchio then take a ferry to Marseille then take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
- Duration19h 25m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice then drive to Lyon.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Corte and Lyon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Corte to Lyon by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 19h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Corte and Lyon is around 578km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 516km (321 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Corte and Lyon by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Corte to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Corte and Lyon is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Corte and Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Corte and Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Corte to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Corte to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Corte and Lyon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €140($140) | 5 times a day | 578km (359 miles) |
| Train to Cavone, Fly | 3h 35m | €125($125) | 5 times a day | 609km (379 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 12h 25m | €180($180) | 5 times a week | 1,050km (652 miles) |
| Train to Bastia, ferry | 12h 30m | €180($180) | 3 times a week | 1,049km (652 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 15h 40m | €105($105) | 5 times a week | 841km (523 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 25m | €95($95) | twice a week | 894km (556 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 40m | €110($110) | 4 times a week | 772km (480 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Corte and Lyon
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Bus companies
Transport Régulier Corse du Sud
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Airports near Lyon
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Lyon
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Lyon
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 212km (131 miles) from Lyon