How to travel from Quimper to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Quimper and Ajaccio is around 1,279km (795 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Quimper to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ajaccio → Quimper if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Quimper (UIP) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost€520($520)
Chalair Aviation
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nice Airport then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration17h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€320($320)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration23h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€270($270)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Quimper to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €520 ($520).
The distance between Quimper and Ajaccio is around 1,279km (795 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,213km (753 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Quimper and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Quimper to Ajaccio is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €520 ($520).
The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Ajaccio is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Quimper and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Quimper (UIP) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Quimper and Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Quimper (UIP) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Quimper and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Quimper (UIP) and arrive at Ajaccio (AJA) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Quimper to Ajaccio. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Quimper to Ajaccio typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Quimper (UIP) 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 Quimper to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €410 ($415).
Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €520($520) | hourly | 1,413km (878 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 55m | €410($415) | every 4 hours | 1,416km (880 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, Fly | 5hrs | €180($180) | 4 times a day | 1,279km (795 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | €145($145) | once a week | 2,071km (1,287 miles) |
| Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, ferry | 1 day 5h | €95($95) | 4 times a week | 1,605km (997 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 17h 40m | €320($320) | once a week | 2,165km (1,345 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, ferry | 18h 40m | €295($295) | once daily | 1,728km (1,074 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, ferry | 20h 20m | €275($275) | once daily | 1,688km (1,049 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 20m | €270($270) | once daily | 1,555km (966 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Quimper and Ajaccio
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Train operators
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Bus companies
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