How to travel from Corte to Montpellier, France
The distance between Corte and Montpellier is around 530km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Corte to Montpellier by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Montpellier → Corte if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Montpellier (MPL).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bastia gare Prefecture then take a ferry to Toulon then take the bus to Montpellier.
- Duration16hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€82($82)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice then drive to Montpellier.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Corte and Montpellier
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Corte to Montpellier by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Corte and Montpellier is around 530km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (281 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Corte and Montpellier by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Corte to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Corte and Montpellier is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Corte and Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Corte and Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Corte to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Montpellier. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Montpellier is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) 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 Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Lucciana Olivella then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Montpellier. instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Corte to Montpellier is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €255 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Corte and Montpellier
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 50m | €145($145) | 5 times a day | 530km (330 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4hrs | €255($255) | 4 times a week | 569km (353 miles) |
| Train to Ricanto, plane and bus | 4h 45m | €245($245) | 4 times a week | 561km (349 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 12h 35m | €155($155) | 5 times a week | 907km (564 miles) |
| Train to Bastia, ferry | 16h 15m | €115($115) | twice daily | 647km (402 miles) |
| Train to Ajaccio, ferry | 16h 45m | €105($105) | once daily | 599km (372 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16hrs | €82($82) | 4 times a week | 647km (402 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 25m | €95($95) | 4 times a week | 630km (391 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Corte and Montpellier
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Airports near Montpellier
The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Montpellier
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Montpellier