How much does it cost?

From CHF 886 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,087 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The package includes a seven-day pass allowing unlimited travel on the Corsican railway network (CFC).

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

This is an independent rail tour. You travel on your own between hotels; there is no group guide or escort.

Which trains will I use?

You travel on the Corsican railway, known as 'u trinighellu', which operates single-class carriages across a network connecting Ajaccio, Corte, L'Île-Rousse, Calvi, and Bastia.

What hotels are included?

The Napoléon (three-star) in Ajaccio for two nights, the Splendid (two-star) in L'Île-Rousse for three nights, and the Best Western Montecristo (three-star) in Bastia for two nights. All include breakfast.

railtour suisse

Tour of Corsica by train 8 days

Railtour Suisse operates an eight-day independent tour through Corsica by rail, beginning with a flight to Ajaccio and ending with a flight from Bastia. The journey uses a seven-day rail pass for the Corsican railway, affectionately called 'u trinighellu', which carries you through the island's interior forests and along its coast. You stay in three modest hotels: the Napoléon in Ajaccio, the Splendid in L'Île-Rousse, and the Best Western Montecristo in Bastia, with breakfast included each morning. Day three features the signature inland crossing, a four-hour climb through maquis and chestnut forest to the foot of peaks, then a descent to L'Île-Rousse through the Désert des Agriates. Days at the coast allow you to swim, explore towns at your own pace, and ride short rail segments between beaches. In Bastia, you visit the Old Port, upper town, and Baroque churches. This tour suits independent rail travellers seeking a slow journey through varied Corsican landscapes on a moderate budget, with the flexibility to spend hours at any beach or market that appeals to you.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has held at CHF 886 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 1 of 4 point is a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

One reading is held out of the price above and this history: an unconfirmed large change. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

The package includes Easyjet flights and hotels but does not cover airport-hotel transfers; arrange a taxi or bus separately.
The Splendid hotel in L'Île-Rousse is rated two stars, notably simpler than the Napoléon and Best Western properties.
Single room supplement is not included in the from-price; it is an additional charge payable separately.
Local taxes are payable on site at the hotels, in addition to the package price.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Ajaccio
Switzerland - Ajaccio
Fly to Ajaccio. Discover the capital of southern Corsica, the pedestrian zone with the Fesch Museum, Napoleon's birthplace in the old town, the seaside and its beaches.
Day 2railovernight: Ajaccio
Ajaccio
A short trip along the coast to the famous Sanguinaires islands, for example by tourist train, or relax on one of the beautiful turquoise-water beaches.
Day 3railovernight: L'Île-Rousse
Ajaccio - L'Île-Rousse (approx. 4h train journey)
The train climbs through maquis, chestnut forests and laricio pines, crosses the heart of the island, then descends via Corte to Ponte-Leccia (change), through the Désert des Agriates to the sea and L'Île-Rousse.
Day 4railovernight: L'Île-Rousse
L'Île-Rousse
Enjoy the daily market, the lively square shaded by plane trees and the sandy beach; a tourist train tour reaches the famous red porphyry rocks.
Day 5overnight: L'Île-Rousse
Calvi and the coast (approx. 40 min per journey)
The trinighellu runs alongside the sea between L'Île-Rousse and Calvi, serving each beach; don't miss Calvi's citadel, harbour and wide bay.
Day 6railovernight: Bastia
L'Île-Rousse - Bastia (approx. 2h30 train journey)
The train passes through forests and vineyards, skirting the Etang de Biguglia nature reserve via Ponte-Leccia (change) before reaching Bastia, capital of Haute-Corse.
Day 7overnight: Bastia
Bastia
Discover the Old Port (Terra Vecchia), the upper town and the Governors' Palace, the terraces of Place Saint-Nicolas and the Baroque churches; try the local bouillabaisse (aziminu).
Day 8
Bastia - Switzerland
Return to Switzerland by plane from Bastia.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Depart Ajaccio on the Corsican railway, climbing through maquis and chestnut forests, crossing the island's heart at the foot of peaks, then descending through the Désert des Agriates to L'Île-Rousse, a four-hour journey.
Day 5Travel by train alongside the sea through the Balagne region between L'Île-Rousse and Calvi, stopping at beaches; explore Calvi's citadel, harbour, and bay.
Day 6Depart L'Île-Rousse for Bastia, passing through forests and vineyards and skirting the Etang de Biguglia nature reserve.
Day 7Discover Bastia's Terra Vecchia (Old Port), upper town, Governors' Palace, Place Saint-Nicolas, and Baroque churches; eat aziminu (local bouillabaisse) at waterfront restaurants.

Included

Easyjet flights Geneva - Ajaccio and Bastia - Geneva, 1 piece of luggage in hold, taxes
7-day pass allowing unlimited travel on the Corsican railway network
7 nights with breakfast, double occupancy
Napoléon*** in Ajaccio, 2 nights
Splendid** in L'Ile-Rousse, 3 nights
Best Western Montecristo*** in Bastia, 2 nights

Not included

Airport-hotel-airport transfers (taxi or bus)
Single room supplement
Local taxes payable on site

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 886 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,087 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The package includes a seven-day pass allowing unlimited travel on the Corsican railway network (CFC).
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: This is an independent rail tour. You travel on your own between hotels; there is no group guide or escort.
Which trains will I use?: You travel on the Corsican railway, known as 'u trinighellu', which operates single-class carriages across a network connecting Ajaccio, Corte, L'Île-Rousse, Calvi, and Bastia.
What hotels are included?: The Napoléon (three-star) in Ajaccio for two nights, the Splendid (two-star) in L'Île-Rousse for three nights, and the Best Western Montecristo (three-star) in Bastia for two nights. All include breakfast.