How to travel from Montpellier to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Montpellier and Ajaccio is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Montpellier to Ajaccio by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ajaccio → Montpellier if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Marseille St Charles, ferry
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nice Airport then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration13hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€83($83)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Ajaccio by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Montpellier and Ajaccio is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 439km (273 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Montpellier and Ajaccio by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Ajaccio is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Ajaccio is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Montpellier and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Montpellier and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Montpellier to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Ajaccio is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 5m | €230($230) | 4 times a week | 491km (305 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 10m | €270($270) | 4 times a week | 643km (400 miles) |
Train to Marseille St Charles, ferry + 2 similar | 11h 45m | €170($170) | once a week | 991km (616 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 12h 15m | €115($115) | once daily | 528km (328 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, Ferry | 13h 55m | €95($95) | once daily | 522km (324 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13hrs | €110($110) | once a week | 982km (610 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 40m | €83($83) | once daily | 508km (316 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Montpellier and Ajaccio
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
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