How to travel from Avignon to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Avignon and Ajaccio is around 427km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Avignon 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 → Avignon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration1h 50m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€260($260)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train to Antibes, Ferry
Take the train to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nice - Airport then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€74($74)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Avignon to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).
The distance between Avignon and Ajaccio is around 427km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 391km (243 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Avignon and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Avignon to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Ajaccio is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Avignon and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Avignon and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 50m.
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 Avignon to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €260 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 1h 50m | €260($260) | 5 times a day | 427km (265 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 4h 55m | €295($295) | 4 times a day | 579km (360 miles) |
| Train to Nice-Ville, Fly | 5hrs | €315($315) | every 4 hours | 561km (348 miles) |
Train to Antibes, Ferry + 2 similar | 10h 55m | €155($155) | once a week | 908km (564 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 11h 10m | €120($120) | once daily | 445km (276 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, Ferry | 14h 10m | €87($87) | once daily | 476km (296 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 35m | €105($105) | once a week | 933km (580 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 10m | €74($74) | once daily | 442km (274 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Avignon and Ajaccio
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Airlines
Air Corsica
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
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