How to travel from Chambéry to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Chambéry and Ajaccio is around 610km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Chambéry to Ajaccio by bus, plane, train, 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 → Chambéry if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€270($270)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Turin and then to Nice then take a ferry to Port Bastia then take the bus to Ajaccio.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Ajaccio by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).
The distance between Chambéry and Ajaccio is around 610km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 464km (288 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Chambéry and Ajaccio by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Ajaccio is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Ajaccio is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chambéry and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chambéry and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Chambéry to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Ajaccio is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 15m | €100($100) | 4 times a day | 610km (379 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 2h 50m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 640km (398 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 13h 10m | €270($270) | once a week | 1,193km (742 miles) |
| Train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, ferry | 15h 15m | €200($200) | once daily | 724km (450 miles) |
| Train to Valence, ferry | 17hrs | €190($190) | once daily | 754km (469 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 15h 30m | €125($125) | once a week | 1,034km (642 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 45m | €95($95) | 4 times a week | 898km (558 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 25m | €120($120) | once daily | 704km (438 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chambéry and Ajaccio
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Chemin de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
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