How to travel from Montpellier to Corte, France
The distance between Montpellier and Corte is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Montpellier to Corte by bus, plane, train, 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 → Montpellier if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia then take the train to Corté.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Toulon then take a ferry to Bastia then take the bus to Ponte Leccia.
- Duration16h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Corte.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Corte
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Corte by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 16h 10m. 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 €165 ($165).
The distance between Montpellier and Corte is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (281 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Montpellier and Corte by bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Corte is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Corte 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 Montpellier and Corte. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) 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 Montpellier and Corte. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) 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 Montpellier to Corte. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Montpellier to Corte. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Corté. instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Corte is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Corte
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3hrs | €165($165) | 5 times a day | 531km (330 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 10m | €255($255) | 4 times a week | 568km (353 miles) |
| Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train | 4h 55m | €245($245) | 4 times a week | 557km (346 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 12h 10m | €175($175) | once a week | 907km (564 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, ferry | 16hrs | €115($115) | twice daily | 648km (402 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, ferry | 16h 20m | €105($105) | once daily | 600km (373 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 10m | €90($90) | once a week | 646km (401 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 25m | €95($95) | 4 times a week | 629km (391 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Montpellier and Corte
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
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