How to travel from Ajaccio to Poitiers, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Poitiers is around 1,099km (683 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Poitiers 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 Poitiers → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Poitiers (PIS).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time4h 30m
- Typical cost€150($150)
Air Corsica
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Poitiers.
- Duration24h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Poitiers.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€335($335)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Poitiers.
- Duration19h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Poitiers
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Poitiers by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 24h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €385 ($385).
The distance between Ajaccio and Poitiers is around 1,099km (683 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 845km (525 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Ajaccio and Poitiers by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Poitiers is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €385 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Poitiers is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Poitiers. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Poitiers. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ajaccio and Poitiers. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and arrive at Poitiers (PIS) - via Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 4h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Ajaccio to Poitiers. There is however a flight that goes via Nice (NCE) and London Stansted (STN). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ajaccio to Poitiers typically takes around 4h 30m. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and and arrive into Poitiers (PIS).
The closest major airport to Poitiers is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Poitiers. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) 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 Poitiers. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Poitiers is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €385 ($385).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Poitiers
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 40m | €150($150) | hourly | 1,877km (1,166 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 35m | €385($385) | twice daily | 1,230km (764 miles) |
| Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train | 4hrs | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 1,099km (683 miles) |
| Fly to Nantes (NTE), train | 4h 35m | €235($235) | 4 times a day | 1,318km (819 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 24h 35m | €135($135) | once a week | 1,724km (1,071 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 15h 25m | €335($335) | once a week | 1,885km (1,171 miles) |
| Ferry to Tolone, train | 16hrs | €300($300) | once daily | 1,422km (883 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, train | 20h 5m | €235($235) | once daily | 1,271km (790 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 22h 45m | €175($175) | once daily | 1,248km (776 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 19h 55m | €165($165) | once daily | 1,116km (693 miles) |
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Airports near Poitiers
The following major airports near Poitiers offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Poitiers
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 161km (100 miles) from Poitiers
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Poitiers