The distance between Bastia and Ajaccio is around 147km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Bastia to Ajaccio by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ajaccio → Bastia if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ajaccio.
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
There are several options for getting from Bastia to Ajaccio by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).
The distance between Bastia and Ajaccio is around 147km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (65 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Bastia and Ajaccio by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bastia to Ajaccio is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Bastia and Ajaccio, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bastia and Ajaccio. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bastia and Ajaccio with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 45m.
Chemins de Fer de la Corse run train services between Bastia and Ajaccio. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bastia and Ajaccio. We recommend that you drive to Ajaccio. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bastia to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Ajaccio. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bastia and Ajaccio. The distance is around 147km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bastia to Ajaccio is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 45m | €23($23) | 4 times a day | 148km (92 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €20($20) | on demand | 147km (92 miles) |
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
The following major airports near Ajaccio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.