The distance between Cannes and Ajaccio is around 261km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cannes to Ajaccio by ferry, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ajaccio → Cannes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Ajaccio (AJA).
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Take a ferry to Ajaccio.
Corsica Ferries
Take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Ajaccio.
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There are several options for getting from Cannes to Ajaccio by ferry, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).
The distance between Cannes and Ajaccio is around 261km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Cannes and Ajaccio by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Cannes to Ajaccio is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Ajaccio is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cannes and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cannes and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Cannes and Ajaccio. The ferry typically takes around 8hrs and departs once a week.
Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Cannes and Ajaccio. Ferries run once a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Cannes and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Ajaccio (AJA). The flight takes around 50min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Cannes and Ajaccio with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.
Air Corsica fly between Cannes and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Ajaccio (AJA). These flights usually take around 50min.
The flight from Cannes to Ajaccio typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cannes to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Ajaccio. instead which will take 8h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Ajaccio is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 1h 35m | €240($240) | hourly | 261km (162 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 50m | €240($240) | 4 times a day | 380km (236 miles) |
Ferry | 8hrs | €90($90) | once a week | 623km (387 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 50m | €65($65) | 4 times a week | 414km (257 miles) |
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Air Corsica
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
The following major airports near Ajaccio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.