How to travel from Ajaccio to Marseille, France

The distance between Ajaccio and Marseille is around 342km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Marseille by plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Air Corsica

2 similiar routes

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Marseille.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

La Meridionale

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Marseille by plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Ajaccio and Marseille is around 342km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 315km (196 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Ajaccio and Marseille by plane.

The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Marseille is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Marseille is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Marseille. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Marseille. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ajaccio and Marseille. The ferry typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

La Meridionale run the ferry services between Ajaccio and Marseille. Ferries run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ajaccio and Marseille. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and arrive at Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Ajaccio and Marseille with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Air Corsica fly between Ajaccio and Marseille. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Ajaccio to Marseille typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS).

The closest major airport to Marseille is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Marseille. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Marseille. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 1h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Marseille is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

How do I get from Ajaccio to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Marseille

Transport options from Ajaccio to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
1h 40m
€230($230)
4 times a day365km (227 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
€280($280)
every 3 hours468km (291 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€265($265)
4 times a day518km (322 miles)
Ferry
12hrs
€60($60)
once daily342km (213 miles)
Ferry and Train
10h 15m
€120($120)
once a week816km (507 miles)

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Airports near Marseille

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Marseille
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Marseille
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Marseille