How to travel from Ajaccio to Gordes, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Gordes is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Gordes by ferry, car, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gordes → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Lyon (LYS), train
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV and then to Cavaillon.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Marseille then take the train to Cavaillon.
- Duration14hrs
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€83($83)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Gordes.
- Duration13hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€72($72)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Gordes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Gordes by ferry, car, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Ajaccio and Gordes is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (225 miles)
It takes around 13hrs to get from Ajaccio and Gordes by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Gordes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Gordes is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Gordes. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV and then to Cavaillon. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Gordes. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV and then to Cavaillon. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Gordes. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cavaillon. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Gordes is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Gordes. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Gordes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Gordes. instead which will take 13hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Gordes is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 13hrs and will usually cost around €72 ($72).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Gordes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Lyon (LYS), train + 4 similar | 3h 15m | €140($140) | 5 times a week | 800km (497 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 25m | €250($250) | 5 times a week | 471km (293 miles) |
| Fly to Nice (NCE), train | 6hrs | €300($300) | 5 times a week | 574km (356 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 35m | €285($285) | 5 times a week | 624km (388 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 15m | €230($230) | 5 times a week | 642km (399 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 14hrs | €83($83) | 5 times a week | 452km (281 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 13hrs | €72($72) | once daily | 431km (268 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Gordes
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Transport Régulier Corse du Sud
Euro Corse Voyages
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Airports near Gordes
The following major airports near Gordes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Gordes
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Gordes
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Gordes