How to travel from Metz to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Metz and Ajaccio is around 923km (573 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Metz 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 → Metz if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€405($410)
Twin Jet
+ 4 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Basel Meret Oppenheim Strasse SBB Station and then to Nice Airport then take a ferry to Port Bastia then take the bus to Ajaccio.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration17h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€275($275)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration19h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Metz to Ajaccio by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €405 ($410).
The distance between Metz and Ajaccio is around 923km (573 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 824km (512 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Metz and Ajaccio by plane.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Ajaccio is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €405 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Ajaccio is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Metz and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Metz and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Metz and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Ajaccio (AJA) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Metz to Ajaccio. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Metz to Ajaccio typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) 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 Metz to Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Ajaccio is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €405 ($410).
Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 2h 55m | €405($410) | on demand | 923km (573 miles) |
| Train to Luxembourg, Fly | 3hrs | €395($395) | hourly | 958km (595 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 40m | €220($220) | 5 times a day | 930km (578 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | €130($130) | twice a week | 1,422km (884 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 17h 10m | €275($275) | once a week | 1,789km (1,111 miles) |
| Train to Nancy, ferry | 18h 15m | €265($265) | once a week | 1,839km (1,143 miles) |
| Train to Nancy, ferry | 19h 5m | €270($270) | once a week | 1,849km (1,149 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, Ferry | 19h 15m | €205($205) | once daily | 1,319km (820 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 10m | €195($195) | once daily | 1,107km (688 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Metz and Ajaccio
Airlines
Twin Jet
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Train operators
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Chemin de Fer de la Corse
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