How to travel from Saint-Malo to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Saint-Malo and Ajaccio is around 1,252km (778 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 → Saint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€620($620)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train to Rennes, ferry
Take the train to Rennes then Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration15h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€355($355)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nice Airport then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration22h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo 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 €170 ($170) 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 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €620 ($620).
The distance between Saint-Malo and Ajaccio is around 1,252km (778 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,123km (698 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Saint-Malo and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €620 ($620).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Ajaccio is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Malo and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Saint-Malo to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €620 ($620).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 20m | €620($620) | hourly | 1,273km (791 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 4h 25m | €205($205) | every 3 hours | 1,252km (778 miles) |
| Train to Massy Tgv, Fly | 4h 50m | €405($405) | once a week | 1,353km (841 miles) |
Train to Rennes, ferry + 2 similar | 15h 50m | €355($355) | once a week | 1,988km (1,235 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 16hrs | €315($315) | 5 times a week | 1,524km (947 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, ferry | 18h 55m | €270($270) | once daily | 1,527km (949 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 2h | €170($170) | once a week | 1,995km (1,240 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 25m | €210($210) | once daily | 1,448km (900 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint-Malo 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