How to travel from Ajaccio to Montpellier, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Montpellier is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Montpellier by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Montpellier → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Montpellier.
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Montpellier.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Montpellier.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€83($83)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Montpellier
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Montpellier by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Ajaccio and Montpellier is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 439km (273 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Ajaccio and Montpellier by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Montpellier is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Montpellier is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Montpellier. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Montpellier. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Montpellier. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Montpellier. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Montpellier. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Montpellier. instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Montpellier is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) 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 Montpellier. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Montpellier. instead which will take 3h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Montpellier is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Montpellier
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 5m | €230($230) | 4 times a week | 491km (305 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 60m | €160($160) | 4 times a day | 606km (376 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 15m | €270($270) | 4 times a week | 644km (400 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 12h 15m | €150($150) | once a week | 991km (616 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, Train | 14h 20m | €95($95) | once daily | 521km (324 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 50m | €100($100) | once a week | 980km (609 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 13h 45m | €83($83) | once daily | 508km (316 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Montpellier
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Airports near Montpellier
The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Montpellier
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Montpellier