How to travel from Carcassonne to Ajaccio, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Ajaccio is around 654km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Ajaccio by plane, train, 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 AjaccioCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Castres (DCM) to Ajaccio (AJA).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €630($630)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Marseille and then to Nice Airport then take a ferry to Ajaccio.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train to Marseille St Charles, ferry

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Ajaccio

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Ajaccio by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Carcassonne and Ajaccio is around 654km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 542km (337 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Carcassonne and Ajaccio by plane.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Ajaccio is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Carcassonne and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carcassonne and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Carcassonne and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Castres (DCM) and arrive at Ajaccio (AJA) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Carcassonne to Ajaccio. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Carcassonne to Ajaccio typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Castres (DCM) 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 Carcassonne to Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Ajaccio is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €630 ($630).

How do I get from Carcassonne to Ajaccio

Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Ajaccio

Transport options from Carcassonne to Ajaccio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
€630($630)
hourly1,545km (960 miles)
Train and Plane2h 55m
€150($150)
hourly739km (459 miles)
Bus and Ferry
15h 10m
€125($125)
once a week1,128km (701 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, ferry + 3 similar
13h 10m
€195($195)
once a week1,147km (713 miles)
Train and Ferry13h 40m
€140($140)
once daily684km (425 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, Ferry15h 20m
€120($120)
once daily677km (421 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry17h 15m
€76($76)
4 times a week697km (433 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 55m
€100($100)
once daily654km (406 miles)

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Airports near Ajaccio

The following major airports near Ajaccio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

AJA
Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Ajaccio
FSC
Sud Corse Airport (FSC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Ajaccio
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Ajaccio