How to travel from Annecy to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Annecy and Ajaccio is around 581km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Annecy to Ajaccio by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ajaccio → Annecy if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€81($81)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€275($275)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Turin and then to Nice Airport then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Ajaccio.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Annecy to Ajaccio by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 2h 40m.
The distance between Annecy and Ajaccio is around 581km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 489km (304 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Annecy and Ajaccio by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Annecy to Ajaccio is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Ajaccio is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Annecy and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Annecy and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Annecy to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Ajaccio is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).
Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 40m | €81($81) | every 20 mins | 644km (400 miles) |
| Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, Fly | 2h 45m | €145($145) | hourly | 581km (361 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6hrs | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 754km (468 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 13h 50m | €275($275) | once a week | 1,292km (803 miles) |
| Train to Valence Ville, ferry | 17h 60m | €265($265) | once daily | 838km (521 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 13hrs | €160($160) | once daily | 781km (486 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 16hrs | €110($110) | once a week | 1,074km (667 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 40m | €125($125) | once a week | 1,167km (725 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 45m | €130($130) | 4 times a week | 906km (563 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Annecy and Ajaccio
Bus companies
Transalis
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
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