How to travel from La Rochelle to Ajaccio, France
The distance between La Rochelle and Ajaccio is around 1,046km (650 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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 → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, ferry
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€355($355)
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 Bordeaux City Centre and then to Nice - Airport then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration23h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration19h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Ajaccio by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between La Rochelle and Ajaccio is around 1,046km (650 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 919km (571 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from La Rochelle and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Ajaccio is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between La Rochelle and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between La Rochelle and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 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 La Rochelle to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 60m | €185($185) | 5 times a day | 1,164km (723 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly | 4h 35m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 1,046km (650 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 7h 20m | €195($195) | 4 times a day | 1,297km (806 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | €90($90) | twice daily | 1,339km (832 miles) |
Train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, ferry + 3 similar | 16h 45m | €355($355) | once a week | 2,030km (1,261 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 16h 60m | €320($320) | once daily | 1,567km (973 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, ferry | 20h 45m | €210($210) | once daily | 1,218km (757 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 22h 50m | €150($150) | once daily | 1,200km (746 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 23h 20m | €130($130) | once a week | 1,661km (1,032 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 35m | €170($170) | once daily | 1,163km (723 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between La Rochelle and Ajaccio
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Euro Corse Voyages
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