How to travel from Marseille to Ajaccio, France

The distance between Marseille and Ajaccio is around 342km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Marseille to Ajaccio by plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AjaccioMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Air Corsica

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Ajaccio.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

La Meridionale

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Ajaccio

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Ajaccio by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 12hrs. 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 €230 ($230).

The distance between Marseille and Ajaccio is around 342km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 315km (196 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Marseille and Ajaccio by plane.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Ajaccio is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Ajaccio is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

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

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Marseille and Ajaccio. The ferry typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

La Meridionale run the ferry services between Marseille and Ajaccio. Ferries run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Ajaccio (AJA). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Ajaccio with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Air Corsica fly between Marseille and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Ajaccio (AJA). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Marseille to Ajaccio typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) 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 Marseille to Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Ajaccio is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

How do I get from Marseille to Ajaccio

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Ajaccio

Transport options from Marseille to Ajaccio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 40m
€230($230)
every 20 mins366km (227 miles)
Ferry
12hrs
€60($60)
once daily342km (213 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Marseille and Ajaccio

Airlines

Ferry operators

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