How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Ajaccio is around 1,232km (766 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ajaccio → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost€695($695)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train to Paris St Lazare, ferry
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration16h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€275($275)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration22h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €695 ($695).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Ajaccio is around 1,232km (766 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,173km (729 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €695 ($695).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Ajaccio is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €695 ($695).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 45m | €695($695) | every 3 hours | 1,232km (766 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 5h 35m | €345($345) | every 4 hours | 1,306km (811 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 6h 40m | €505($505) | twice daily | 1,408km (875 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, ferry + 3 similar | 16h 55m | €275($275) | once a week | 1,935km (1,203 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 17h 5m | €245($245) | once daily | 1,505km (935 miles) |
| Train to Mantes La Jolie, ferry | 19h 50m | €515($515) | twice a week | 1,475km (916 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 2h | €160($160) | once a week | 1,959km (1,217 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 35m | €250($250) | once daily | 1,464km (910 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Ajaccio
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Train operators
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Bus companies
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