How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Ajaccio is around 763km (474 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Ajaccio by train, plane, 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 Ajaccio → Clermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost€505($505)
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nice - Airport T2 then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration18h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Lyon Part Dieu, ferry
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 19h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €505 ($505).
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Ajaccio is around 763km (474 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 623km (387 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Ajaccio is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €505 ($505).
The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Clermont-Ferrand and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) and arrive at Ajaccio (AJA) - via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Ajaccio. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Ajaccio typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) 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 Clermont-Ferrand to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 10m | €505($505) | every 3 hours | 1,297km (806 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 10m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 763km (474 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 18h 50m | €100($100) | once a week | 1,296km (805 miles) |
| Bus to Nice, ferry | 19h 60m | €95($95) | 4 times a week | 1,113km (691 miles) |
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, ferry + 2 similar | 14h 20m | €200($200) | once a week | 1,351km (840 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 14h 40m | €170($170) | once daily | 888km (552 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, ferry | 18h 55m | €120($120) | once daily | 773km (480 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 30m | €140($140) | once daily | 813km (505 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Clermont-Ferrand and Ajaccio
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Train operators
Bus companies
Chemin de Fer de la Corse
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