How to travel from Besançon to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Besançon and Ajaccio is around 753km (468 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Besançon 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 → Besançon if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Mulhouse, Fly
Take the train to Mulhouse then fly from Basel (BSL) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train to Dijon Ville, ferry
Take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€210($210)
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 Lyon Perrache and then to Nice then take a ferry to Port Bastia then take the bus to Ajaccio.
- Duration20h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration17h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Besançon to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 20h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).
The distance between Besançon and Ajaccio is around 753km (468 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Besançon and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Besançon to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Ajaccio is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Besançon and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse then fly from Basel (BSL) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Besançon and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse then fly from Basel (BSL) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Besançon to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Mulhouse, Fly + 2 similar | 2h 60m | €220($220) | hourly | 816km (507 miles) |
| Train to Mouchard, plane | 4h 20m | €205($205) | once daily | 753km (468 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 25m | €145($145) | 4 times a day | 777km (483 miles) |
Train to Dijon Ville, ferry + 2 similar | 14h 35m | €210($210) | once a week | 1,417km (880 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 14h 55m | €175($175) | once daily | 954km (592 miles) |
| Train to Cannes, Ferry | 15h 25m | €230($230) | once a week | 1,421km (883 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20h 55m | €105($105) | 4 times a week | 1,206km (749 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 15m | €155($155) | once daily | 903km (561 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Besançon and Ajaccio
Airlines
Air Corsica
Bus companies
Chemin de Fer de la Corse
Train operators
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