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.
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.
👋 Also check out Nice → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nice (NCE).
Air Corsica
1 similiar route
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Take a ferry to Nice.
Corsica Ferries
Take the train to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice.
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Drive to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 1h 30m | €240($240) | hourly | 244km (152 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 45m | €240($240) | 4 times a day | 363km (226 miles) |
Ferry | 8h 25m | €90($90) | once a week | 633km (393 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 9h 55m | €65($65) | 4 times a week | 378km (235 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 20m | €60($60) | 4 times a week | 378km (235 miles) |
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Air Corsica
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
The following major airports near Nice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.