How to travel from Nimes to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Nimes and Ajaccio is around 440km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nimes 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 → Nimes 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).
- Duration2h 35m
- 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 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nice Airport then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€76($76)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nimes to Ajaccio by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Nimes and Ajaccio is around 440km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Nimes and Ajaccio by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Nimes to Ajaccio is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Ajaccio is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nimes 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 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nimes 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 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes 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 2h 35m.
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 Nimes 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 2h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Ajaccio is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 35m | €230($230) | every 20 mins | 440km (273 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 40m | €265($265) | every 20 mins | 592km (368 miles) |
Train to Marseille St Charles, ferry + 2 similar | 11h 15m | €165($165) | once a week | 941km (585 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 11h 45m | €105($105) | once daily | 478km (297 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, Ferry | 13h 25m | €86($86) | once daily | 472km (293 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12hrs | €110($110) | once a week | 928km (577 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 15m | €76($76) | once daily | 460km (286 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nimes 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