How to travel from Ajaccio to Cannes, France

The distance between Ajaccio and Cannes is around 263km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Cannes by ferry, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CannesAjaccio if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
Operated by

Air Corsica

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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ferry
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Nice.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Corsica Ferries

💰 Cheapest
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car
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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Cannes by ferry, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Ajaccio and Cannes is around 263km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 8h 5m to get from Ajaccio and Cannes by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Cannes is to fly which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Cannes is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Cannes. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Cannes. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 1h 25m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ajaccio and Cannes. The ferry typically takes around 8h 5m and departs once a week.

Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Ajaccio and Cannes. Ferries run once a week and take around 8h 5m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ajaccio and Cannes. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 50min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Ajaccio and Cannes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.

Air Corsica fly between Ajaccio and Cannes. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 50min.

The flight from Ajaccio to Cannes typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

The closest major airport to Cannes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Cannes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Cannes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nice. instead which will take 8h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Cannes is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Ajaccio to Cannes

Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Cannes

Transport options from Ajaccio to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 25m
€265($265)
hourly263km (163 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€260($260)
4 times a day382km (238 miles)
Ferry
8h 5m
€90($90)
once a week624km (387 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 50m
€65($65)
4 times a week414km (257 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Cannes

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Airports near Cannes

The following major airports near Cannes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Cannes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Cannes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Cannes