How to travel from Ajaccio to Nice, France

The distance between Ajaccio and Nice is around 244km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 30m.

5 routes found

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

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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

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

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Air Corsica

1 similiar route

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ferry
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Nice.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Corsica Ferries

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train
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ferry
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 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.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Nice

There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Nice by plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Ajaccio and Nice is around 244km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (143 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Ajaccio and Nice by plane.

The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Nice is to fly which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Nice is to drive and then 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 Nice. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 1h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Nice. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 1h 30m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ajaccio and Nice. The ferry typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once a week.

Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Ajaccio and Nice. Ferries run once a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

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

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

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. 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 Nice. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 1h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

How do I get from Ajaccio to Nice

Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Nice

Transport options from Ajaccio to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 30m
€240($240)
hourly244km (152 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€240($240)
4 times a day363km (226 miles)
Ferry
8h 25m
€90($90)
once a week633km (393 miles)
Train and Ferry
9h 55m
€65($65)
4 times a week378km (235 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 20m
€60($60)
4 times a week378km (235 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Nice

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice