How to travel from Ajaccio to Caen, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Caen is around 1,091km (678 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Caen 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 Caen → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Caen (CFR).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€110($110)
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Caen.
- Duration24h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Caen.
- Duration15h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€300($300)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Caen.
- Duration21h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Caen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Caen by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 2h 30m.
The distance between Ajaccio and Caen is around 1,091km (678 miles).
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Ajaccio and Caen by plane.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Caen is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Caen is to fly which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Caen. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Caen. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ajaccio and Caen. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and arrive at Caen (CFR). The flight takes around 2hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Ajaccio and Caen with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.
Volotea fly between Ajaccio and Caen. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and and arrive into Caen (CFR). These flights usually take around 2hrs.
The flight from Ajaccio to Caen typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and and arrive into Caen (CFR).
The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Caen. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Caen is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Caen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 30m | €110($110) | hourly | 1,091km (678 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 25m | €360($360) | hourly | 1,172km (728 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 40m | €345($345) | 4 times a day | 1,275km (792 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 15m | €320($320) | twice daily | 1,349km (838 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 24h 55m | €135($135) | once a week | 1,858km (1,155 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, bus | 1 day 4h | €135($135) | once a week | 1,443km (896 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 15h 55m | €300($300) | once a week | 1,805km (1,121 miles) |
| Ferry to Tolone, train | 16h 15m | €265($265) | once daily | 1,340km (832 miles) |
| Ferry to Tolone, train | 16h 30m | €265($265) | once daily | 1,341km (834 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 21h 15m | €195($195) | once daily | 1,339km (832 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Caen
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 Caen
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Caen
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 182km (113 miles) from Caen
Orly Airport (ORY)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Caen