How to travel from Ajaccio to Perpignan, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Perpignan is around 657km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Perpignan by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perpignan → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Perpignan (PGF).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost€675($675)
Air Corsica
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Perpignan.
- Duration16h 35m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Perpignan.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Perpignan.
- Duration14h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Perpignan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Perpignan by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €675 ($675).
The distance between Ajaccio and Perpignan is around 657km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 488km (303 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Ajaccio and Perpignan by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Perpignan is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €675 ($675).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Perpignan is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Perpignan. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Perpignan (PGF). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Perpignan. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Perpignan (PGF). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ajaccio and Perpignan. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and arrive at Perpignan (PGF) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Ajaccio to Perpignan. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ajaccio to Perpignan typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and and arrive into Perpignan (PGF).
The closest major airport to Perpignan is Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) which is approximately 107km (67 miles) from Perpignan. Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Perpignan. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Perpignan. instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Perpignan is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €245 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Perpignan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 45m | €675($675) | hourly | 1,590km (988 miles) |
| Fly to Toulouse (TLS), train | 4h 15m | €170($170) | hourly | 866km (538 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 15m | €245($245) | once daily | 682km (424 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 35m | €90($90) | 5 times a week | 1,090km (677 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 13h 15m | €180($180) | once a week | 1,161km (721 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, Train | 15h 20m | €110($110) | once daily | 691km (429 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 17h 30m | €86($86) | 5 times a week | 674km (419 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 14h 60m | €110($110) | once daily | 657km (408 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Perpignan
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Bus companies
Chemin de Fer de la Corse
Train operators
Airports near Perpignan
The following major airports near Perpignan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
- Distance
- 107km (67 miles) from Perpignan
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Distance
- 161km (100 miles) from Perpignan
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Perpignan