How to travel from Ajaccio to Quimper, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Quimper is around 1,279km (795 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Quimper by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Quimper → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Quimper (UIP).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost€520($520)
Air Corsica
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière and then to Quimper.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Quimper.
- Duration17h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€320($320)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Quimper.
- Duration23h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€270($270)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Quimper
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Quimper by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €520 ($520).
The distance between Ajaccio and Quimper is around 1,279km (795 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,213km (753 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Ajaccio and Quimper by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Quimper is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €520 ($520).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Quimper is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Quimper. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Quimper (UIP). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Quimper. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Quimper (UIP). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ajaccio and Quimper. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and arrive at Quimper (UIP) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Ajaccio to Quimper. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ajaccio to Quimper typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and and arrive into Quimper (UIP).
The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Quimper is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €245 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Quimper
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 30m | €520($520) | hourly | 1,413km (878 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5hrs | €245($245) | 4 times a day | 1,279km (795 miles) |
| Fly to Brest (BES), Train | 5hrs | €410($415) | every 4 hours | 1,415km (879 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 5h 45m | €385($385) | twice a week | 1,511km (939 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 20m | €290($290) | twice daily | 1,585km (985 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | €125($125) | once a week | 2,002km (1,244 miles) |
| Ferry to Port Toulon, bus | 1 day 8h | €105($105) | 4 times a week | 1,759km (1,093 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 17h 35m | €320($320) | once a week | 2,165km (1,345 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, train | 20h 15m | €275($275) | once daily | 1,688km (1,049 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 23h 25m | €270($270) | once daily | 1,557km (967 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Quimper
Airlines
Air Corsica
Chalair Aviation
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Bus companies
Via Corsica - Réseau de transports de la Collectivité de Corse
Train operators
Airports near Quimper
The following major airports near Quimper offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Quimper
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Quimper
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 209km (130 miles) from Quimper