How to travel from Ajaccio to Grasse, France

The distance between Ajaccio and Grasse is around 276km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

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

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Fly

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

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Air Corsica

1 similiar route

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Nice.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Grasse

There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Grasse by car, ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Ajaccio and Grasse is around 276km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Ajaccio and Grasse by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Grasse is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Grasse is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Grasse. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Grasse. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ajaccio and Grasse. The ferry typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once a week.

Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Ajaccio and Grasse. Ferries run once a week and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

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

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

The closest major airport to Grasse is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Grasse. 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 Grasse. We recommend that you drive to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice. instead which will take 9hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Grasse is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

How do I get from Ajaccio to Grasse

Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Grasse

Transport options from Ajaccio to Grasse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 50m
€240($240)
once daily276km (171 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
€235($235)
once daily395km (245 miles)
Ferry
8h 35m
€95($95)
once a week643km (399 miles)
Car and Ferry
9hrs
€67($67)
4 times a week425km (264 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Grasse

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Airports near Grasse

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Grasse
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Grasse
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Grasse