How to travel from Arcachon to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Arcachon and Ajaccio is around 895km (556 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ajaccio → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, ferry
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration17h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €84 ($84) and will take around 22hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Arcachon and Ajaccio is around 895km (556 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 857km (533 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Arcachon and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Ajaccio is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €84 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Arcachon and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Arcachon to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 2h 35m | €135($135) | hourly | 895km (556 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, ferry + 4 similar | 17h 5m | €220($220) | once a week | 1,552km (964 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 17h 35m | €180($180) | once daily | 1,122km (697 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, ferry | 19h 15m | €160($160) | once daily | 1,082km (672 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 21h 10m | €130($130) | once a week | 1,531km (952 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus and ferry | 22hrs | €84($84) | 4 times a week | 1,057km (657 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 25m | €175($175) | once daily | 1,039km (646 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arcachon and Ajaccio
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Bus companies
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