How to travel from Ajaccio to Verdon Gorge, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Verdon Gorge is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Verdon Gorge by ferry, train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Verdon Gorge → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€265($265)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Les Arcs.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€280($280)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Port Toulon then drive to Verdon Gorge.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€81($81)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Verdon Gorge
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Verdon Gorge by ferry, train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).
The distance between Ajaccio and Verdon Gorge is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (175 miles)
It takes around 9h 45m to get from Ajaccio and Verdon Gorge by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Verdon Gorge is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Verdon Gorge is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Les Arcs. instead which will take 9h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Verdon Gorge is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Verdon Gorge
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus + 3 similar | 3h 30m | €265($265) | 6 times a week | 480km (298 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 45m | €320($320) | once daily | 383km (238 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 30m | €355($355) | once daily | 559km (347 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7hrs | €345($345) | once daily | 503km (312 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 9h 45m | €280($280) | once a week | 744km (462 miles) |
| Ferry to Port Toulon, Train | 13h 35m | €180($180) | twice daily | 442km (275 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 12h 35m | €81($81) | twice daily | 403km (250 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Verdon Gorge
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Bus companies
Transport Régulier Corse du Sud
Euro Corse Voyages
Airlines
Air Corsica
Airports near Verdon Gorge
The following major airports near Verdon Gorge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge