How to travel from Lyon to Calvi, France
The distance between Lyon and Calvi is around 493km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lyon to Calvi by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Calvi → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Calvi (CLY).
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€285($285)
+ 2 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nice - Airport T2 then take a ferry to Bastia then take the bus to Calvi Place de la Porteuse d'Eau.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Ferry and Car
Take the train to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Calvi.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Calvi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Calvi by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 16h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).
The distance between Lyon and Calvi is around 493km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Lyon and Calvi by plane.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Calvi is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Calvi is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lyon and Calvi. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Calvi (CLY). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lyon and Calvi. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Calvi (CLY). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Calvi. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Calvi (CLY) - via Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Lyon to Calvi. There is however a flight that goes via Nice (NCE). This services will take at least 2h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lyon to Calvi typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Calvi (CLY).
The closest major airport to Calvi is Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY) (CLY) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Calvi. Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) (BIA) 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 Lyon to Calvi. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Calvi (CLY). instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Calvi is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €285 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Calvi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 10m | €285($285) | every 20 mins | 493km (306 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 15h 20m | €140($140) | once a week | 1,102km (685 miles) |
| Bus to Genoa, ferry | 16h 5m | €90($90) | twice a week | 787km (489 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Car | 12hrs | €175($175) | once a week | 1,069km (664 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lyon and Calvi
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Bus companies
Corsica Bus
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Moby Lines
Airports near Calvi
The following major airports near Calvi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Calvi
Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Calvi
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 175km (109 miles) from Calvi