How to travel from Grenoble to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Grenoble and Ajaccio is around 635km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 → Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Toulon then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Cagnes Sur Mer - Gare Sncf - Cagnes Sur Mer then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€87($87)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Ajaccio.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Grenoble 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 €87 ($87) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Grenoble and Ajaccio is around 635km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 436km (271 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Grenoble and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Ajaccio is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Grenoble and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Grenoble and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 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 Grenoble to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 25m | €110($110) | every 3 hours | 635km (395 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 5h 45m | €170($170) | 4 times a day | 745km (463 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 12h 45m | €210($210) | once daily | 663km (412 miles) |
| Train to Valence, ferry | 16h 10m | €285($285) | once daily | 717km (446 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 16h 60m | €100($100) | 4 times a week | 755km (469 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 50m | €87($87) | once a week | 940km (584 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 45m | €125($125) | 4 times a week | 845km (525 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Grenoble and Ajaccio
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Moby S.p.A
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