How to travel from Menton to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Menton and Ajaccio is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Menton to Ajaccio by ferry, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ajaccio → Menton if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Ajaccio.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€65($65)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Menton to Ajaccio by ferry, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).
The distance between Menton and Ajaccio is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Menton and Ajaccio by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Menton to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Ajaccio is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Menton and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Menton and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Menton to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Ajaccio. instead which will take 8h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Ajaccio is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 20m | €250($250) | hourly | 269km (167 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 35m | €245($245) | 4 times a day | 388km (241 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 5m | €95($95) | once a week | 657km (408 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 10h 30m | €76($76) | 4 times a week | 401km (249 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 45m | €65($65) | 4 times a week | 409km (254 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Menton and Ajaccio
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Thello
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Airlines
Air Corsica
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