How to travel from Dunkirk to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Dunkirk and Ajaccio is around 1,149km (714 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Ajaccio by train, plane, bus, 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 → Dunkirk if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€305($305)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nice - Airport T2 then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration21h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Ajaccio by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Dunkirk and Ajaccio is around 1,149km (714 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,123km (698 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Dunkirk and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Ajaccio is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dunkirk and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dunkirk and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 60m.
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 Dunkirk to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 60m | €165($165) | every 4 hours | 1,149km (714 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 15m | €255($255) | every 4 hours | 1,210km (752 miles) |
| Train to Paris Nord, Fly | 4h 25m | €280($280) | every 4 hours | 1,224km (761 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | €250($250) | twice daily | 1,326km (824 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 15h 45m | €305($305) | once a week | 1,856km (1,153 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, ferry | 16h 55m | €180($180) | 5 times a week | 1,385km (861 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, ferry | 18h 25m | €180($180) | 5 times a week | 1,407km (874 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | €135($135) | once daily | 1,436km (892 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | €120($120) | once a week | 1,911km (1,188 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 50m | €200($200) | once daily | 1,414km (878 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dunkirk and Ajaccio
Airlines
Air Corsica
TUI fly Belgium
Train operators
Bus companies
Transport Régulier Corse du Sud
Euro Corse Voyages
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
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