How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Ajaccio is around 1,089km (676 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
Train to Nantes, ferry
Take the train to Nantes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€305($305)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration21h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€240($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Ajaccio is around 1,089km (676 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,050km (652 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Ajaccio is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 55m.
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-Nazaire to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 2h 55m | €155($155) | hourly | 1,089km (676 miles) |
Train to Nantes, ferry + 3 similar | 16h 50m | €305($305) | once a week | 2,013km (1,251 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 17h 30m | €255($255) | twice a week | 1,577km (980 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, ferry | 19h 10m | €235($235) | twice a week | 1,537km (955 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | €150($150) | once a week | 1,895km (1,178 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 40m | €240($240) | once daily | 1,390km (863 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint-Nazaire and Ajaccio
Airlines
Air Corsica
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