How to travel from Ajaccio to Toulon, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Toulon is around 284km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Toulon by ferry, train, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Toulon → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon.
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Tolone.
- Duration10hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€60($60)
Corsica Ferries
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Toulon.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Toulon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Toulon by ferry, train, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Ajaccio and Toulon is around 284km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Ajaccio and Toulon by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Toulon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Toulon is to 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 Toulon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Toulon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ajaccio and Toulon. The ferry typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.
Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Ajaccio and Toulon. Ferries run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Toulon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Tolone. instead which will take 10hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Toulon is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Toulon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train + 2 similar | 2h 40m | €230($230) | 5 times a day | 442km (275 miles) |
| Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train | 3h 15m | €150($150) | twice daily | 897km (557 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 20m | €255($255) | every 2 hours | 405km (251 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 10hrs | €60($60) | twice daily | 284km (177 miles) |
| Ferry and Taxi | 12h 45m | €225($225) | once daily | 409km (254 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 9h 20m | €115($115) | once a week | 749km (465 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Toulon
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Train operators
Airports near Toulon
The following major airports near Toulon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Toulon
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Toulon
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Toulon