How to travel from Nancy to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Nancy and Ajaccio is around 939km (584 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Nancy to Ajaccio by train, plane, 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 → Nancy if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost€395($395)
Twin Jet
+ 4 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Marseille and then to Nice Airport then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration19h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Lyon Perrache and then to Toulon then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration15h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€295($295)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia then drive to Ajaccio.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nancy to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 20h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €395 ($395).
The distance between Nancy and Ajaccio is around 939km (584 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 778km (484 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Nancy and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Nancy to Ajaccio is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €395 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Ajaccio is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nancy and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nancy and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Nancy and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Ajaccio (AJA) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Nancy to Ajaccio. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nancy to Ajaccio typically takes around 2h 40m. 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 Nancy to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Paris l'Est then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €390 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 25m | €395($395) | hourly | 939km (584 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 25m | €390($390) | every 3 hours | 1,260km (783 miles) |
| Train to Paris l'Est, plane | 7h 40m | €380($380) | 4 times a day | 1,363km (847 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 40m | €145($145) | once a week | 1,526km (949 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 15h 50m | €295($295) | 3 times a week | 1,398km (869 miles) |
| Train to Antibes, Ferry | 17h 40m | €285($285) | once a week | 1,784km (1,108 miles) |
| Train to Antibes, Ferry | 17h 60m | €285($285) | once a week | 1,783km (1,108 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 20h 60m | €120($120) | once daily | 1,042km (648 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 30m | €180($180) | 4 times a week | 1,254km (779 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nancy and Ajaccio
Airlines
Air Corsica
Twin Jet
Air Algérie
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Moby S.p.A
La Meridionale
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