How to travel from Ajaccio to Nancy, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Nancy is around 1,008km (626 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Nancy by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nancy → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost€760($765)
Air Corsica
+ 3 others1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Basel SBB and then to Nancy.
- Duration21h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Marseille, train
Take a ferry to Marseille then take the train to Marne La Vallee Chessy and then to Nancy.
- Duration17h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€275($275)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice then drive to Nancy.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Nancy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Nancy by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 21h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €760 ($765).
The distance between Ajaccio and Nancy is around 1,008km (626 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 778km (484 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Ajaccio and Nancy by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Nancy is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €760 ($765).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Nancy is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Nancy. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Nancy. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ajaccio and Nancy. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Ajaccio to Nancy. There is however a flight that goes via Marseille (MRS). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ajaccio to Nancy typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and and arrive into Metz/Nancy (ETZ).
The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Nancy. instead which will take 3h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Nancy is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €390 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Nancy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €760($765) | hourly | 1,008km (626 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 60m | €390($390) | every 4 hours | 1,261km (784 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 21h 35m | €140($140) | once a week | 1,519km (944 miles) |
Ferry to Marseille, train + 3 similar | 17h 30m | €275($275) | 4 times a week | 1,388km (862 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 17h 45m | €285($285) | once a week | 1,784km (1,109 miles) |
| Ferry to Nice, Train | 17h 60m | €285($285) | once a week | 1,784km (1,108 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 21h 15m | €120($120) | once daily | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 30m | €180($180) | 4 times a week | 1,254km (779 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Nancy
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Air Corsica
Twin Jet
Bus companies
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Moby S.p.A
Airports near Nancy
The following major airports near Nancy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Nancy
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Nancy
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 267km (166 miles) from Nancy