How to travel from Lyon to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Lyon and Ajaccio is around 542km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon to Ajaccio by plane, train, 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 → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration1h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€115($115)
+ 3 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration14h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Ajaccio by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Lyon and Ajaccio is around 542km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 529km (328 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Lyon and Ajaccio by plane.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Ajaccio is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Ajaccio is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lyon and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lyon and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Ajaccio (AJA). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Ajaccio with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
easyJet, Air Corsica, Volotea and Air France fly between Lyon and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Ajaccio (AJA). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Lyon to Ajaccio typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) 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 Lyon to Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Ajaccio is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 1h 45m | €115($115) | every 30 mins | 542km (337 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 10m | €105($105) | once a week | 1,074km (668 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 12hrs | €170($170) | once a week | 1,133km (704 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, Ferry | 13h 40m | €73($73) | 5 times a week | 668km (415 miles) |
| Train to Toulon, Ferry | 13h 55m | €140($140) | once daily | 670km (416 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 55m | €95($95) | once daily | 651km (405 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lyon and Ajaccio
Airlines
Air Corsica
Bus companies
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
La Meridionale
Train operators
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