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How to get from Marseille to Bastia by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Marseille to Bastia can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Marseille to Bastia 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, Corsica Ferries or Moby Lines. This way you can find the best deal on a Marseille Bastia 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 Bastia simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Marseille to Bastia Ferry Information

Port of departure
Marseille
France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Port of Arrival
Bastia
France
Corsica
Distance
210 mi
Ferry Companies
La Meridionale, Corsica Linea, Corsica Ferries, Moby Lines
Frequency of crossings
9 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
11 hours
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Ferry Marseille Bastia: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Marseille to Bastia, you'll find tickets range from £31 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £287 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Marseille to Bastia route is £123. The average ferry crossing time from Marseille to Bastia is 12 hours 44 min. The slowest ferries will take 13 hours 15 min to reach Bastia, while the fastest boats will arrive in Bastia in 12 hours 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Marseille at 18:00. The last boat to Bastia leaves the port of Marseille at 19:30.

Average price of a Marseille to Bastia ferry crossing
£123
Price range of ferries Marseille Bastia (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£31 - £287
Average crossing time Marseille Bastia
12 hours 44 min
Departure time of first ferry to Bastia
18:00
Time last ferry leaves for Bastia
19:30
Arrival time of first ferry to Bastia
06:30
Arrival time of last ferry to Bastia
08:30

Why travel by ferry from Marseille to Bastia?

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

So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
One piece of luggage is free, all the others have to be paid for. This is often the formula used when we travel with other modes of transport, which very often leads to a significant increase in the bill. For the Marseille to Bastia crossing, as long as all your luggage is contained in your car, no supplement is required. 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 Bastia. 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.
You get much more rest than in the car
Because of the heightened alertness required to drive a car on long journeys, driving is exhausting. The Marseille Bastia ferry journey is the opposite! Ferries operated by Corsica Linea or La Meridionale are designed with areas dedicated to relaxation or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... You're sure to start your holiday in Bastia already rested.
Enjoy a very attentive staff
Throughout the journey from Marseille to Bastia, 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.

Which companies operate between Marseille and Bastia?

If you want to travel between Marseille and Bastia 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 Bastia
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-Bastia fares and book a Corsica Linea ticket between Marseille and Bastia. Corsica Linea operates 6 crossings a week to Bastia from Marseille and the journey time is 11 hours. More information about Corsica Linea
11 hours
6 crossings a week
La Meridionale Marseille Bastia
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 Bastia crossing at the best price. On Vivanoda, you can compare Marseille-Bastia fares and book a La Meridionale ticket between Marseille and Bastia. La Meridionale operates 3 crossings a week to Bastia from Marseille and the journey time is 11 hours. More information about La Meridionale
11 hours
3 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Marseille

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

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

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

Bastia - Gare Maritime
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Other alternative sailings from Marseille to Bastia
Ferry from Marseille to Ajaccio
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Marseille to Bastia, it will take you at least 11 hours to cover the 210 mi between Marseille and Bastia.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Marseille and Bastia in winter) and the ferry company (Corsica Linea and La Meridionale). There are currently 9 crossings a week between Marseille and Bastia.

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

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

During your crossing between Marseille and Bastia, you will travel 210 mi.

To go by boat from Marseille to Bastia, you can find prices ranging from £31 for the lowest, to £287 for the highest. The average price we observed was £123.

The first ferry leaves Marseille at 18:00 for Bastia.

The last ferry to Bastia usually departs from Marseille at 19:30.

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