How to travel from Perpignan to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Perpignan and Ajaccio is around 657km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Perpignan to Ajaccio by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ajaccio → Perpignan if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost€525($525)
Transavia France
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus to Nice, ferry
Take the bus to Nice then take a ferry to Port Bastia then take the bus to Ajaccio.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€89($89)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration14h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Ajaccio by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €525 ($525).
The distance between Perpignan and Ajaccio is around 657km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 488km (303 miles)
It takes around 14h 60m to get from Perpignan and Ajaccio by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Ajaccio is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €525 ($525).
The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Ajaccio is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Perpignan and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Perpignan and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Perpignan and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Perpignan (PGF) and arrive at Ajaccio (AJA) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Perpignan to Ajaccio. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Perpignan to Ajaccio typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Perpignan (PGF) 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 Perpignan to Ajaccio. We recommend that you drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio. instead which will take 14h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Ajaccio is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 60m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 45m | €525($525) | hourly | 1,589km (987 miles) |
| Train to Narbonne, plane | 4hrs | €170($170) | hourly | 865km (537 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | €245($245) | once daily | 682km (424 miles) |
Bus to Nice, ferry + 1 similar | 16h 40m | €89($89) | 4 times a week | 892km (554 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 17hrs | €71($71) | 5 times a week | 667km (414 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 13h 35m | €180($180) | once a week | 1,161km (721 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, Ferry | 15h 40m | €110($110) | once daily | 691km (429 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 60m | €110($110) | once daily | 657km (408 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perpignan and Ajaccio
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Chemin de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
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