How to travel from Nantes to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Nantes and Ajaccio is around 1,021km (635 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nantes to Ajaccio by plane, bus, 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 → Nantes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€230($230)
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nice - Airport T2 then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration23h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, ferry
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration16h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€315($315)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration21hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nantes to Ajaccio by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 23h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Nantes and Ajaccio is around 1,021km (635 miles).
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Nantes and Ajaccio by plane.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Ajaccio is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Ajaccio is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nantes and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nantes and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Nantes and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) and arrive at Ajaccio (AJA). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Nantes and Ajaccio with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.
easyJet, Volotea and Transavia France fly between Nantes and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) and and arrive into Ajaccio (AJA). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.
The flight from Nantes to Ajaccio typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) 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 Nantes to Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Ajaccio is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2h 20m | €230($230) | every 30 mins | 1,021km (635 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | €175($175) | twice daily | 1,195km (742 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 23h 5m | €140($140) | once a week | 1,819km (1,130 miles) |
Train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, ferry + 2 similar | 16h 25m | €315($315) | once a week | 1,950km (1,212 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 17h 50m | €185($185) | 5 times a week | 1,470km (913 miles) |
| Train to Marseille-Saint-Charles, Ferry | 18h 30m | €240($240) | once daily | 1,471km (914 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21hrs | €185($185) | once daily | 1,326km (824 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nantes and Ajaccio
Bus companies
Transport Régulier Corse du Sud
Euro Corse Voyages
Union Ivkoni
Train operators
Airlines
Transavia France
Ferry operators
Corsica Linea
Corsica Ferries
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