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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Ajaccio is to bus and ferry via Rome Airport (FCO) which costs €80 - €170 and takes 31h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Ajaccio is to bus and fly which takes 8h 17m and costs €140 - €430.

How far is it from Messina to Ajaccio?

The distance between Messina and Ajaccio is 838 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Ajaccio without a car is to ferry and train which takes 22h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Messina to Ajaccio, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ajaccio?

There are 1532+ hotels available in Ajaccio.

Messina to Ajaccio - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Ajaccio by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)CTA - AJA
8h 17m
€148–421
Bus, ferry via Rome Airport (FCO)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Fiumicino Aeroporto T3
2. Take the bus from FIUMICINO | Aeroporto to CIVITAVECCHIA | Deposito # f277
3. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Porto Torres
4. Take the ferry from Port of Porto Torres to Ajaccio
31h 49m
€81–163
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Roma TerminiFa / ...
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to CivitavecchiaRe
4. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Porto Torres
5. Take the ferry from Port of Porto Torres to Ajaccio
22h 53m
Ferry, train via Nice
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Roma TerminiFa / ...
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to VentimigliaIc
4. Take the ferry from Port of Nice Lympia to Ajaccio
24h 31m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Messina to Sala Consilina
2. Take the bus from Sala Consilina to Nice Airport
3. Take the ferry from Port of Nice Lympia to Ajaccio
31h 6m
€143–261
Train to Palermo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Aeroporto
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)PMO - AJA
10h 15m
€206–451
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)REG - AJA
13h 8m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Cagliari
3. Take the train from Cagliari to Porto Torres M.MaRe
4. Take the ferry from Port of Porto Torres to Ajaccio
27h 5m
€94–170

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) flights

5Weekly Planes

6h 1mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 838.1 km
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Ajaccio, France?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Ajaccio. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA), walk to Cavone, then take the line 1 train to Aiacciu. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Ajaccio via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Roma Termini, Civitavecchia, CIVITAVECCHIA | Stazione FS # f233, CIVITAVECCHIA | Deposito # f277, Port of Civitavecchia, and Port of Porto Torres in around 22h 53m.

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