How to travel from Calais to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Calais and Ajaccio is around 1,178km (732 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Calais to Ajaccio by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ajaccio → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€240($240)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Lille Europe then Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv and then to Toulon then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€300($300)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration21h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€205($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Ajaccio by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).
The distance between Calais and Ajaccio is around 1,178km (732 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,133km (704 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Calais and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Ajaccio is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Calais and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 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 Calais to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 25m | €240($240) | 4 times a week | 1,178km (732 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 4h 30m | €395($395) | every 3 hours | 1,261km (784 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 6h 40m | €290($290) | 4 times a week | 1,267km (788 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 10m | €310($310) | 4 times a week | 1,358km (844 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 4 similar | 15h 20m | €300($300) | 4 times a week | 1,423km (884 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, ferry | 15h 55m | €340($340) | once a week | 1,897km (1,179 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, ferry | 19h 10m | €265($265) | 6 times a week | 1,430km (888 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, bus and ferry | 24h 20m | €160($160) | once a week | 1,932km (1,201 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | €150($150) | once daily | 1,456km (905 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 40m | €205($205) | once daily | 1,407km (874 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calais and Ajaccio
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Euro Corse Voyages
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