How to travel from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Ajaccio, France

The distance between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Ajaccio is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 57min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Ajaccio by plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AjaccioNice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Ajaccio (AJA).

  • Duration57min
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Air Corsica

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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ferry
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Ajaccio.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated by

Corsica Ferries

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Ajaccio

There are several options for getting from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Ajaccio by plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Ajaccio is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 57min to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Ajaccio by plane.

The quickest way to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Ajaccio is to fly which takes around 57min and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Ajaccio is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 57min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 57min.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Ajaccio. The ferry typically takes around 8hrs and departs once a week.

Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Ajaccio. Ferries run once a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Ajaccio from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is to fly which will take 57min and cost around €170 ($170).

Yes you can fly from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Ajaccio (AJA). The flight takes around 50min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Ajaccio with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.

Air Corsica fly between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Ajaccio (AJA). These flights usually take around 50min.

The flight from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Ajaccio typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 57min.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Ajaccio is to fly which takes, on average, 57min and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

How do I get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Ajaccio

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Ajaccio

Transport options from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Ajaccio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
57min
€170($170)
every 30 mins236km (147 miles)
Plane and Bus3hrs
€235($235)
twice daily413km (257 miles)
Ferry
8hrs
€77($77)
once a week619km (384 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Ajaccio

Airlines

Ferry operators

Bus companies

  • Via Corsica - Réseau de transports de la Collectivité de Corse

Airports near Ajaccio

The following major airports near Ajaccio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

AJA
Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Ajaccio
FSC
Sud Corse Airport (FSC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Ajaccio
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Ajaccio