How to travel from Caen to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Caen and Ajaccio is around 1,091km (678 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Caen to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ajaccio → Caen if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Caen (CFR) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost€110($110)
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nice - Airport then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration24h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
Train to Paris St Lazare, ferry
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€300($300)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration21h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Caen to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 2h 25m.
The distance between Caen and Ajaccio is around 1,091km (678 miles).
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Caen and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Caen to Ajaccio is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Ajaccio is to fly which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Caen and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Caen and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Caen and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and arrive at Ajaccio (AJA). The flight takes around 1h 55m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Caen and Ajaccio with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.
Volotea fly between Caen and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and and arrive into Ajaccio (AJA). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.
The flight from Caen to Ajaccio typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and and arrive into Ajaccio (AJA).
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 Caen to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €360 ($360).
Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 2h 25m | €110($110) | hourly | 1,091km (678 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | €360($360) | hourly | 1,175km (730 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 7h 45m | €345($345) | 4 times a day | 1,278km (794 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 24h 30m | €135($135) | once a week | 1,841km (1,144 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, ferry + 2 similar | 15h 45m | €300($300) | once a week | 1,805km (1,121 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 15h 55m | €265($265) | once daily | 1,341km (834 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 19h 15m | €225($225) | once daily | 1,337km (830 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 15m | €195($195) | once daily | 1,341km (833 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Caen and Ajaccio
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Airlines
Air Corsica
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