How to travel from Rennes to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Rennes and Ajaccio is around 1,171km (728 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Rennes to Ajaccio by plane, train, 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 → Rennes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€600($600)
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nice - Airport then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Toulon then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration15h 5m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€300($300)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration21h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rennes to Ajaccio by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 1 day 2h. 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 €190 ($190).
The distance between Rennes and Ajaccio is around 1,171km (728 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,068km (663 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Rennes and Ajaccio by plane.
The quickest way to get from Rennes to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Ajaccio is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rennes and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rennes and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Rennes and Ajaccio. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) and arrive at Ajaccio (AJA) - via Toulouse (TLS). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Rennes to Ajaccio. There is however a flight that goes via Toulouse (TLS). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Rennes to Ajaccio typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) 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 Rennes to Ajaccio. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Ajaccio is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €600 ($600).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 30m | €600($600) | hourly | 1,196km (743 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 30m | €190($190) | every 3 hours | 1,171km (728 miles) |
| Train to Massy-TGV, Fly | 3h 35m | €395($395) | every 20 mins | 1,271km (790 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | €140($140) | once a week | 1,949km (1,211 miles) |
| Bus to Montpellier, ferry | 1 day 2h | €130($130) | 5 times a week | 1,465km (910 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 15h 5m | €300($300) | 5 times a week | 1,443km (897 miles) |
| Train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, ferry | 15h 25m | €340($340) | once a week | 1,923km (1,195 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, Ferry | 18hrs | €255($255) | once daily | 1,446km (898 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 40m | €200($200) | once daily | 1,366km (849 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rennes and Ajaccio
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Train operators
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