How to travel from Toulon to Ajaccio, France

The distance between Toulon and Ajaccio is around 284km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Toulon to Ajaccio by ferry, taxi, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Ajaccio.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Corsica Ferries

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Ajaccio

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Ajaccio by ferry, taxi, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 9h 30m. 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 €230 ($230).

The distance between Toulon and Ajaccio is around 284km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Toulon and Ajaccio by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Ajaccio is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Toulon and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Toulon and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Toulon and Ajaccio. The ferry typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Toulon and Ajaccio. Ferries run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Toulon to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajaccio. instead which will take 9h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Ajaccio is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Toulon to Ajaccio

Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Ajaccio

Transport options from Toulon to Ajaccio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
€230($230)
5 times a day442km (275 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€255($255)
every 3 hours404km (251 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
9h 30m
€60($60)
once daily284km (177 miles)
Bus and Ferry12h 25m
€78($78)
once a week782km (486 miles)
Taxi and Ferry12h 45m
€225($225)
once daily409km (254 miles)

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Airports near Ajaccio

The following major airports near Ajaccio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

AJA
Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Ajaccio
FSC
Sud Corse Airport (FSC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Ajaccio
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Ajaccio