How to travel from Alès to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Alès and Ajaccio is around 503km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Alès to Ajaccio by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ajaccio → Alès if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nimes and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€245($245)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Nimes then Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Avignon - PEM then Aix en Provence - Gare Routière and then to Nice - Gare Routière then take a ferry to Port Bastia then take the bus to Ajaccio.
- Duration16h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€62($62)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€84($84)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alès to Ajaccio by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Alès and Ajaccio is around 503km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 450km (280 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Alès and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Alès to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Ajaccio is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alès and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alès and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Ajaccio is Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) (AJA) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Ajaccio. Sud Corse Airport (FSC) (FSC) 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 Alès to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €245 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 45m | €245($245) | once daily | 519km (323 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 2h 55m | €145($145) | once daily | 820km (509 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 55m | €155($155) | once a week | 990km (615 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, ferry | 13h 60m | €87($87) | once daily | 520km (323 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 13hrs | €83($83) | once daily | 520km (323 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 35m | €62($62) | 4 times a week | 772km (480 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 40m | €84($84) | once daily | 503km (313 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alès and Ajaccio
Bus companies
liO Occitanie
Chemin de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Train operators
Airlines
Air Corsica
Airports near Ajaccio
The following major airports near Ajaccio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Ajaccio
Sud Corse Airport (FSC)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Ajaccio
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 230km (143 miles) from Ajaccio