How to travel from Orleans to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Orleans and Ajaccio is around 1,053km (654 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Orleans to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ajaccio → Orleans if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€340($340)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Paris Austerlitz, ferry
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration14h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€280($280)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus to Paris, ferry
Take the bus to Paris and then to Nice - Airport then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration22h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration19hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Orleans to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 23h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).
The distance between Orleans and Ajaccio is around 1,053km (654 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 854km (531 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Orleans and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Orleans to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €340 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Ajaccio is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Orleans and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Orleans and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Orleans to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €340 ($340).
Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €340($340) | hourly | 1,053km (654 miles) |
| Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane | 6h 40m | €325($325) | 4 times a day | 1,155km (718 miles) |
Train to Paris Austerlitz, ferry + 1 similar | 14h 50m | €280($280) | once a week | 1,683km (1,046 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 15hrs | €240($240) | once daily | 1,220km (758 miles) |
Bus to Paris, ferry + 1 similar | 22h 25m | €135($135) | once a week | 1,731km (1,075 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 23h 10m | €115($115) | 4 times a week | 1,151km (715 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19hrs | €160($160) | once daily | 1,097km (681 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Orleans and Ajaccio
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
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