How to travel from Chamonix to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Chamonix and Ajaccio is around 689km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Chamonix 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 → Chamonix 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).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€84($84)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Bellegarde then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration16hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€335($335)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Aosta then Turin and then to Nice Airport then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration15hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Ajaccio.
- Duration12h 60m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Ajaccio by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €84 ($84) and will take around 4h 25m.
The distance between Chamonix and Ajaccio is around 689km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (292 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Chamonix and Ajaccio by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Ajaccio is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €84 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Ajaccio is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €84 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chamonix 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 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chamonix 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 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix 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 4h 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 Chamonix 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 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Ajaccio is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 25m | €84($84) | every 20 mins | 745km (463 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 45m | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 856km (532 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 16hrs | €335($335) | once a week | 1,384km (860 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 14h 50m | €165($165) | once daily | 883km (549 miles) |
| Bus to Aosta, train and ferry | 16h 55m | €110($110) | twice daily | 689km (428 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 15hrs | €125($125) | once a week | 1,087km (676 miles) |
| Bus to Grenoble-Gare-Routière, ferry | 17h 55m | €105($105) | once a week | 1,114km (692 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 60m | €120($120) | 4 times a week | 836km (520 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chamonix and Ajaccio
Bus companies
Swiss PostAuto
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Moby S.p.A
La Meridionale
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