How to travel from Valence to Ajaccio, France
The distance between Valence and Ajaccio is around 554km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Valence 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 → Valence if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA).
- Duration1h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train to Marseille-Saint-Charles, ferry
Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Antibes then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Toulon then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Marseille then take a ferry to Ajaccio.
- Duration13h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€89($89)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Ajaccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Valence to Ajaccio by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €89 ($89) and will take around 13h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Valence and Ajaccio is around 554km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 456km (283 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Valence and Ajaccio by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Valence to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Ajaccio is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €89 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Valence and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Valence and Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 50m.
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 Valence to Ajaccio. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Ajaccio (AJA). instead which will take 1h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Ajaccio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Ajaccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 1h 50m | €110($110) | every 20 mins | 617km (383 miles) |
| Train to Aix-en-Provence TGV, Fly | 2h 35m | €300($300) | 5 times a day | 567km (352 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 5h 10m | €170($170) | every 20 mins | 727km (452 miles) |
Train to Marseille-Saint-Charles, ferry + 2 similar | 11h 20m | €225($225) | once a week | 1,048km (651 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 11h 50m | €165($165) | once daily | 585km (364 miles) |
| Train to Marseille-Saint-Charles, Ferry | 14h 55m | €225($225) | once daily | 619km (385 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 13h 25m | €90($90) | once daily | 562km (349 miles) |
| Bus to Nice - Airport, Ferry | 13h 55m | €105($105) | once a week | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 60m | €89($89) | once daily | 554km (344 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.
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