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How to get from Marseille to Ajaccio by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Marseille to Ajaccio can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Marseille to Ajaccio 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 Marseille Ajaccio 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 Marseille to Ajaccio simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Marseille to Ajaccio Ferry Information

Port of departure
Marseille
France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Port of Arrival
Ajaccio
France
Corsica
Distance
195 mi
Ferry Companies
La Meridionale, Corsica Linea, Corsica Ferries
Frequency of crossings
8 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
9 hours 30 min
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Ferry Marseille Ajaccio: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Marseille to Ajaccio, you'll find tickets range from £33 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £444 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Marseille to Ajaccio route is £152. The average ferry crossing time from Marseille to Ajaccio is 12 hours 45 min. The slowest ferries will take 13 hours 30 min to reach Ajaccio, while the fastest boats will arrive in Ajaccio in 12 hours 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Marseille at 18:15. The last boat to Ajaccio leaves the port of Marseille at 19:00.

Average price of a Marseille to Ajaccio ferry crossing
£152
Price range of ferries Marseille Ajaccio (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£33 - £444
Average crossing time Marseille Ajaccio
12 hours 45 min
Departure time of first ferry to Ajaccio
18:15
Time last ferry leaves for Ajaccio
19:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Ajaccio
07:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Ajaccio
08:00

Why travel by ferry from Marseille to Ajaccio?

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

For a caring staff
Corsica Linea or La Meridionale staff will be at your disposal from the moment the ship leaves Marseille until it leaves Ajaccio. It is common to find an information desk on the ship, usually on the main deck.
It's much less boring than on a plane
As a general rule, a trip from Marseille to Ajaccio is much quicker by plane. But you are stuck in your seat, strapped in by your seatbelt, and there is almost no opportunity to travel. On the other hand, during the Marseille Ajaccio crossing on the La Meridionale or Corsica Linea ferry, you have total freedom in your activities, to eat, walk, entertain or rest. A flight will never provide you with so many services during the trip.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
There is no better way to travel between Marseille and Ajaccio with your family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Marseille, 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 Marseille to Ajaccio ferry trip for a long time.

Which companies operate between Marseille and Ajaccio?

If you want to travel between Marseille and Ajaccio 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 Marseille Ajaccio
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 Marseille-Ajaccio fares and book a Corsica Linea ticket between Marseille and Ajaccio. Corsica Linea operates 4 crossings a week to Ajaccio from Marseille and the journey time is 9 hours 30 min. More information about Corsica Linea
9 hours 30 min
4 crossings a week
La Meridionale Marseille Ajaccio
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 Marseille Ajaccio crossing at the best price. On Vivanoda, you can compare Marseille-Ajaccio fares and book a La Meridionale ticket between Marseille and Ajaccio. La Meridionale operates 4 crossings a week to Ajaccio from Marseille and the journey time is 12 hours. More information about La Meridionale
12 hours
4 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Marseille

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

Marseille - Gare Maritime de la Joliette (Corse - National)
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Port of arrival in Ajaccio

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

Ajaccio - Gare Maritime
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Marseille to Ajaccio, it will take you at least 9 hours 30 min to cover the 195 mi between Marseille and Ajaccio.

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

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

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

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

To go by boat from Marseille to Ajaccio, you can find prices ranging from £33 for the lowest, to £444 for the highest. The average price we observed was £152.

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

The last ferry to Ajaccio usually departs from Marseille at 19:00.

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