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How to get from Ajaccio to Marseille by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Ajaccio to Marseille ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Ajaccio to Marseille is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Ajaccio to Marseille can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Ajaccio to Marseille ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like La Meridionale, Corsica Linea or Corsica Ferries. This way you can find the best deal on a Ajaccio Marseille ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Corsica Linea or La Meridionale ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Ajaccio to Marseille simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Ajaccio to Marseille Ferry Information

Port of departure
Ajaccio
France
Corsica
Port of Arrival
Marseille
France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Distance
195 mi
Ferry Companies
La Meridionale, Corsica Linea, Corsica Ferries
Frequency of crossings
8 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
12 hours
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Ferry Ajaccio Marseille: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Ajaccio to Marseille, you'll find tickets range from £48 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £391 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Ajaccio to Marseille route is £151. The average ferry crossing time from Ajaccio to Marseille is 12 hours 35 min. The slowest ferries will take 13 hours 15 min to reach Marseille, while the fastest boats will arrive in Marseille in 11 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Ajaccio at 18:15. The last boat to Marseille leaves the port of Ajaccio at 21:00.

Average price of a Ajaccio to Marseille ferry crossing
£151
Price range of ferries Ajaccio Marseille (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£48 - £391
Average crossing time Ajaccio Marseille
12 hours 35 min
Departure time of first ferry to Marseille
18:15
Time last ferry leaves for Marseille
21:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Marseille
07:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Marseille
08:00

Why travel by ferry from Ajaccio to Marseille?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Ajaccio to Marseille ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Marseille. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Ajaccio to Marseille is an ideal way to travel.

For a caring staff
Throughout the journey from Ajaccio to Marseille, a professional and helpful crew will be on hand to assist you. It is common to find an information desk on the ship, usually on the main deck.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
There is no better way to travel between Ajaccio and Marseille with your family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Ajaccio, imagine your children exploring the ship, spending long periods playing in the children's play areas or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest films in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marvelling at a magic show or other countless activities. Your children will remember the Ajaccio to Marseille ferry trip for a long time.
So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
With other modes of transport, we are often limited to 1 piece of luggage, and each additional piece of luggage is charged. On the Ajaccio Marseille ferry, you can take as much luggage as you like, within the capacity of your vehicle. If you are travelling as a pedestrian, the conditions may be more restrictive as you will need to carry your luggage with you until you arrive in Marseille. However, it is advisable to ask the crew of Corsica Linea or La Meridionale, as luggage lockers are often provided for passengers to store their luggage during the crossing.

Which companies operate between Ajaccio and Marseille?

If you want to travel between Ajaccio and Marseille by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Corsica Linea or La Meridionale who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Corsica Linea Ajaccio Marseille
Corsica Linea
Corsica Linea is a very recent company, born from the dissolution of SNCM and based in the port of Marseille. It serves Corsica, Tunisia and Algeria. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ajaccio-Marseille fares and book a Corsica Linea ticket between Ajaccio and Marseille. Corsica Linea operates 5 crossings a week to Marseille from Ajaccio and the journey time is 12 hours. More information about Corsica Linea
12 hours
5 crossings a week
La Meridionale Ajaccio Marseille
La Meridionale
La Méridionale is a French shipping company operating ferry services to Corsica and Sardinia from Marseille. With Vivanoda, your ferry comparator, you can book a La Méridionale Ajaccio Marseille crossing at the best price. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ajaccio-Marseille fares and book a La Meridionale ticket between Ajaccio and Marseille. La Meridionale operates 3 crossings a week to Marseille from Ajaccio and the journey time is 12 hours. More information about La Meridionale
12 hours
3 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Ajaccio? Where do the boats arrive in Marseille?

Port of departure in Ajaccio

Corsica Linea or La Meridionale ferries depart for Marseille from the following ports in Ajaccio:

Ajaccio - Gare Maritime
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Port of arrival in Marseille

La Meridionale or Corsica Linea ships arrive in Marseille from the following ports:

Marseille - Gare Maritime de la Joliette (Corse - National)
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Other alternative sailings from Ajaccio to Marseille
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Ajaccio to Marseille, it will take you at least 12 hours to cover the 195 mi between Ajaccio and Marseille.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Ajaccio and Marseille in winter) and the ferry company (Corsica Linea and La Meridionale). There are currently 8 crossings a week between Ajaccio and Marseille.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Ajaccio and Marseille: Corsica Linea and La Meridionale.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by La Meridionale, Corsica Linea, Corsica Ferries.

During your crossing between Ajaccio and Marseille, you will travel 195 mi.

To go by boat from Ajaccio to Marseille, you can find prices ranging from £48 for the lowest, to £391 for the highest. The average price we observed was £151.

The first ferry leaves Ajaccio at 18:15 for Marseille.

The last ferry to Marseille usually departs from Ajaccio at 21:00.

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