How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Ajaccio is around 1,137km (707 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ajaccio → Les Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€310($310)
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 La Rochelle then Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nice Airport then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration20h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Ajaccio is around 1,137km (707 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 980km (609 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Ajaccio is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | €160($160) | every 3 hours | 1,137km (707 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 17h 20m | €310($310) | once a week | 2,061km (1,281 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, ferry | 18h 15m | €260($260) | twice a week | 1,625km (1,010 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, ferry | 19h 55m | €240($240) | twice a week | 1,585km (985 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 2h | €110($110) | 4 times a week | 1,301km (809 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | €145($145) | once a week | 1,784km (1,109 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 55m | €225($225) | once daily | 1,311km (815 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Ajaccio
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Train operators
Bus companies
Lila Loire-Atlantique
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