What is the cheapest way to get from Ajaccio to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Ajaccio to Lyon is to ferry and train via Marseille which costs €55 - €150 and takes 14h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ajaccio to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Ajaccio to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs €65 - €380.

How far is it from Ajaccio to Lyon?

The distance between Ajaccio and Lyon is 545 km.

How do I travel from Ajaccio to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Ajaccio to Lyon without a car is to ferry and train which takes 13h 32m and costs €100 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Ajaccio to Lyon?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Ajaccio to Lyon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3604+ hotels available in Lyon.

Ajaccio to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Ajaccio to Lyon by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport
best
1. Fly from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AJA - LYS
3h 24m
€68–380
Ferry, train via Marseille
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Ajaccio to Port of Toulonferry
2. Take the train from Toulon to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
14h 52m
€57–147
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Ajaccio to Port of Nice Lympiaferry Ajaccio - Nice
2. Take the train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
13h 32m
€103–230
Ferry, bus via Nice Airport (NCE)
1. Take the ferry from Ajaccio to Port of Nice Lympiaferry Ajaccio - Nice
2. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 26m
€68–160
Bus to Figari-Sud Corse Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from AIACCIU - Gara Stradali to PIANOTTULI È CALDAREDDU - Centrubus
2. Fly from Figari-Sud Corse Airport (FSC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FSC - LYS
5h 46m
€105–623
Drive to Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport, fly
1. Drive from Ajaccio to Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport (CLY)car
2. Fly from Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport (CLY) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CLY - LYS
4h 12m
€157–647
Train to Bastia - Poretta Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aiacciu to U Ponte à a Lecciatrain
2. Fly from Bastia - Poretta Airport (BIA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIA - LYS
7h 7m
€87–487
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Ajaccio to Port of Nice Lympiaferry Ajaccio - Nice
2. Take the bus from Nice to Lyonbus N1789 / ...
16h 11m
€75–165
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Ajaccio to Port of Seteferry Ajaccio - Sète
2. Drive from Port of Sete to Lyoncar
17h 40m
€108–214

Ajaccio to Lyon by ferry, bus, and train

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13h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 545.4 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Ajaccio, France and Lyon, France?

Volotea, Air Corsica, and two other airlines fly from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 5 times a week.

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