How to travel from Lyon to Corte, France
The distance between Lyon and Corte is around 577km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lyon to Corte by plane, train, 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 Corte → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia then take the train to Corté.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Toulon then take a ferry to Ajaccio then take the bus to Centre Commercial and then to Corte Centre.
- Duration18h 60m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€81($81)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Corte.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Corte
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Corte by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €79 ($79) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Lyon and Corte is around 577km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 516km (321 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Lyon and Corte by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Corte is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Corte is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €79 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lyon and Corte. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lyon and Corte. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Corte. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Corte is Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) (BIA) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Corte. Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY) (CLY) 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 Corte. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté. instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Corte is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Corte
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3hrs | €140($140) | 5 times a day | 577km (359 miles) |
| Fly to Ajaccio (AJA), Train | 3h 40m | €125($125) | 5 times a day | 609km (379 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 25m | €140($140) | 3 times a week | 732km (455 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 25m | €180($180) | once a week | 1,049km (652 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 15h 55m | €79($79) | 4 times a week | 844km (524 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 60m | €81($81) | 3 times a week | 924km (574 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 35m | €110($110) | 4 times a week | 772km (480 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lyon and Corte
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Transport Régulier Corse du Sud
Euro Corse Voyages
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Airports near Corte
The following major airports near Corte offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Corte
Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Corte
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 219km (136 miles) from Corte