Corsica train timetable summer 2026
Official Corsica railway timetables for summer 2026, with PDFs to download and practical tips for reaching Corte by train.
Main lines update: from Monday 31 August 2026, new timetables apply until Sunday 1 November 2026 (PDF below). Summer timetables remain valid from 29 June to 30 August 2026. Suburban lines listed below still follow the summer schedule. Source: Chemins de Fer de la Corse.
Planning a car-free holiday in Corsica, or combining train travel with a rental on site? The Corsica train timetable summer 2026 is published each season by the Chemins de Fer de la Corse (CFC). Here you will find the official summer PDFs and practical information for planning your journeys, especially to Corte at the heart of the network.
Download the Corsica train timetable summer 2026
The documents below reproduce the timetables published for the summer season. We host them on this site for easy reference; if schedules change, always check the official CFC timetables page.
The Corsica railway at a glance
The Corsican train (often called U Trinichellu) links the island's main towns along sometimes spectacular routes. The network falls into two main groups:
- Main lines crossing or skirting the island (Bastia, Corte, Ajaccio, Calvi).
- Suburban lines, shorter services around Bastia, Ajaccio and the Balagne (Calvi - Île-Rousse).
In summer, frequency is generally better than off-season, but services remain limited on some routes: check the PDFs in advance and allow a margin, especially if you are making connections.
Corte and the Bastia - Ajaccio line
Corte has a station on the Bastia - Ajaccio axis, one of the busiest lines on the island. A real plus if you are staying in our studio: you can arrive by train from Bastia airport or Bastia town station, then reach the centre on foot (about ten minutes from Corte station).
In the « Main lines » PDFs, look for the tables matching your travel date:
- Bastia - Ajaccio - Bastia (Corte is on this central route),
- Ajaccio - Calvi - Ajaccio (useful for the west coast),
- Bastia - Calvi - Bastia (crossing the centre of the island towards the Balagne).
Corte station GPS location
| Address | Place de la Gare, 20250 Corte |
|---|---|
| GPS coordinates | 42.303779, 9.158280 |
| Altitude | 396 m |
Times vary by day of the week. Check the column for your travel date before planning a day trip.
Lines served in summer 2026
| Line | Type | Useful for a stay in Corte |
|---|---|---|
| Bastia - Ajaccio - Bastia | Main line | Essential: serves Corte station, links Bastia and Ajaccio |
| Ajaccio - Calvi - Ajaccio | Main line | Day trip to Calvi and the west coast (connection at Ajaccio or Ponte-Leccia depending on timetable) |
| Bastia - Calvi - Bastia | Main line | Access to the Balagne and the north-west coast |
| Calvi - Île-Rousse - Calvi | Balagne suburban | Coastal trips between Calvi and Île-Rousse |
| Bastia - Casamozza - Bastia | Bastia suburban | Useful if you arrive or leave from Bastia |
| Ajaccio - Mezzana - Ajaccio | Ajaccio suburban | Useful if you arrive or leave from Ajaccio |
Tickets and fares
Travel passes, fares and cards (including Via Corsica) are detailed on the Chemins de Fer de la Corse website. Buy your ticket before departure when possible, especially in high season.
Practical tips for using the timetables
- Check the exact date: for main lines, two timetables apply depending on the period (29 June - 30 August, then 31 August - 1 November 2026). Suburban lines still follow the summer schedule. Outside these dates, check the CFC website.
- Allow time for connections: on main lines, a short wait at Corte may be enough, but keep a margin if you are travelling with luggage.
- Have a plan B: taxis and coaches sometimes complement the railway, especially for the last few kilometres.
- Keep an offline copy: download the PDFs to your phone before a hike or day trip; mobile signal can be weak in the mountains.
Staying in Corte between train journeys
Our holiday studio is at the start of the Restonica valley, about ten minutes on foot from the centre and Corte station. A practical base to combine train trips (Bastia, Ajaccio, Calvi) with days in the mountains (Restonica, GR20, Lac de Nino). Free parking in front of the studio if you also hire a car.
This article is based on official publications from the Chemins de Fer de la Corse. Last updated: September 2026 (main lines from 31 August).
