How to travel from Arles to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Arles and Ajaccio is around 431km (268 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 Arles to Ajaccio by train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ajaccio → Arles if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€245($245)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train to Marseille St Charles, ferry
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
2 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.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€72($72)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arles to Ajaccio by train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 12h 55m. 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 Arles and Ajaccio is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (241 miles)
It takes around 11h 45m to get from Arles and Ajaccio by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Arles 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 Arles and Ajaccio is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Arles and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles 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 Arles and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles 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 Arles to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles 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 Arles to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Toulon then take a ferry to Ajaccio. instead which will take 11h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Ajaccio is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 45m | €245($245) | every 20 mins | 451km (280 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 5h 25m | €320($320) | every 4 hours | 553km (343 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 5h 50m | €285($285) | every 20 mins | 603km (375 miles) |
Train to Marseille St Charles, ferry + 2 similar | 11h 15m | €160($160) | once a week | 900km (559 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 11h 45m | €100($100) | once daily | 437km (272 miles) |
| Train to Marseille-Saint-Charles, Ferry | 13h 15m | €125($125) | once daily | 431km (268 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 55m | €72($72) | once daily | 431km (268 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arles and Ajaccio
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
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