How to travel from Poitiers to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Poitiers and Ajaccio is around 1,099km (683 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Poitiers 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 → Poitiers if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€385($385)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
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.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€335($335)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nice - Airport then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration24h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration19h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Poitiers 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 €135 ($135) and will take around 24h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €385 ($385).
The distance between Poitiers and Ajaccio is around 1,099km (683 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 845km (525 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Poitiers and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €385 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Ajaccio is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Poitiers and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Poitiers and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Poitiers to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €385 ($385).
Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 30m | €385($385) | twice daily | 1,230km (764 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly | 3h 60m | €155($155) | every 3 hours | 1,099km (683 miles) |
| Train to St Pierre Des Corps, plane | 4h 15m | €255($255) | every 20 mins | 1,318km (819 miles) |
| Train to Massy-TGV, plane | 6h 45m | €370($370) | twice daily | 1,333km (828 miles) |
Train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, ferry + 3 similar | 15h 15m | €335($335) | once a week | 1,885km (1,171 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 15h 35m | €300($300) | once daily | 1,426km (886 miles) |
| Train to St Pierre Des Corps, ferry | 17h 40m | €275($275) | 4 times a week | 1,404km (873 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 22h 15m | €175($175) | once daily | 1,253km (779 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 24h 20m | €135($135) | once a week | 1,725km (1,072 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 55m | €165($165) | once daily | 1,115km (693 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Poitiers and Ajaccio
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Bus companies
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
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