How to travel from Grasse to Ajaccio, France

The distance between Grasse and Ajaccio is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Grasse to Ajaccio by ferry, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Ajaccio (AJA).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Air Corsica

1 similiar route

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ferry
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Ajaccio.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Corsica Ferries

💰 Cheapest
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ferry
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car
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Ajaccio.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Ajaccio

There are several options for getting from Grasse to Ajaccio by ferry, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Grasse and Ajaccio is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Grasse and Ajaccio by ferry and car.

The quickest way to get from Grasse to Ajaccio is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Grasse and Ajaccio is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Grasse and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Grasse and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Grasse and Ajaccio. The ferry typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once a week.

Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Grasse and Ajaccio. Ferries run once a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Grasse and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Ajaccio (AJA). The flight takes around 50min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Grasse and Ajaccio with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.

Air Corsica fly between Grasse and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Ajaccio (AJA). These flights usually take around 50min.

The flight from Grasse to Ajaccio typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Grasse to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Ajaccio. instead which will take 8h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grasse to Ajaccio is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

How do I get from Grasse to Ajaccio

Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Ajaccio

Transport options from Grasse to Ajaccio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 40m
€240($240)
twice daily275km (171 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
€235($235)
twice daily394km (245 miles)
Ferry
8h 40m
€85($85)
once a week639km (397 miles)
Ferry and Car
8h 55m
€66($66)
4 times a week423km (263 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Grasse and Ajaccio

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Airports near Ajaccio

The following major airports near Ajaccio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

AJA
Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Ajaccio
FSC
Sud Corse Airport (FSC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Ajaccio
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Ajaccio