How to travel from Ajaccio to Brest, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Brest is around 1,275km (792 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Brest by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Brest → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Brest (BES).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€215($215)
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière and then to Brest.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2 and then to Brest.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€335($335)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Brest.
- Duration24hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Brest
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Brest by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Ajaccio and Brest is around 1,275km (792 miles).
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Ajaccio and Brest by plane.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Brest is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Brest is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Brest. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Brest. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ajaccio and Brest. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and arrive at Brest (BES). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Ajaccio and Brest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.
Volotea and Transavia France fly between Ajaccio and Brest. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and and arrive into Brest (BES). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.
The flight from Ajaccio to Brest typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and and arrive into Brest (BES).
The closest major airport to Brest is Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Brest. Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Ajaccio to Brest. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Brest is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Brest
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €215($215) | hourly | 1,275km (792 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 55m | €220($220) | hourly | 1,419km (882 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 6h | €150($150) | once a week | 2,073km (1,288 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 17h 20m | €335($335) | once a week | 2,172km (1,349 miles) |
| Ferry to Gare Maritime de la Joliette, train | 20h 20m | €225($225) | 3 times a week | 1,691km (1,051 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, train | 22h 15m | €325($325) | twice a week | 1,856km (1,153 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 24hrs | €230($230) | once daily | 1,622km (1,008 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Brest
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Luxair
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
La Meridionale
Train operators
Bus companies
Airports near Brest
The following major airports near Brest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Brest
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Brest
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 255km (159 miles) from Brest