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How to get from Marseille to Ajaccio by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Marseille to Ajaccio ferry ticket? Look no further, 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, that's why 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 price for a Marseille Ajaccio ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Corsica Linea or La Meridionale ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited 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 hrs. 30 min
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Ferry Marseille Ajaccio: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Marseille to Ajaccio, you'll find tickets ranging from $40 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $542 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Marseille-Ajaccio route is $185. The average ferry crossing time from Marseille to Ajaccio is 12 hrs. 45 min. The slowest ferries will take 13 hrs. 30 min to reach Ajaccio, while the fastest boats will reach Ajaccio in 12 hrs. 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Marseille at 18:15. The last ferry to Ajaccio leaves Marseille at 19:00.

Average price of a Marseille Ajaccio ferry crossing
$185
Price range for Marseille Ajaccio ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$40 - $542
Average crossing time Marseille Ajaccio
12 hrs. 45 min
Departure time of first ferry to Ajaccio
18:15
Departure time of last ferry to Ajaccio
19:00
Arrival time first ferry to Ajaccio
07:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Ajaccio
08:00

Why take a ferry from Marseille to Ajaccio ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner 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 Marseille to Ajaccio ferry is an ideal way to travel.

For a staff that cares
The Corsica Linea or La Meridionale staff will be at your disposal from the departure of Marseille to the exit of the ship in Ajaccio. It is common to find an information desk on the ship, usually located 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 faster by plane. But you are stuck in your seat, tied down by your seatbelt and the opportunities to move around are almost nil. 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, have fun or rest. A flight will never give you 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 discovering the ship, spending long moments playing in the areas reserved for the youngest or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest movies in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marveling at a magic show or other countless activities. Your children will have long lasting memories of the ferry trip between Marseille and Ajaccio.

Which companies operate between Marseille and Ajaccio?

If you're looking to travel between Marseille and Ajaccio by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Corsica Linea or La Meridionale who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry 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 hrs. 30 min. More information about Corsica Linea
9 hrs. 30 min
4 crossings a week
La Meridionale Marseille Ajaccio
La Meridionale
La Méridionale is a French shipping company operating ferries to Corsica and Sardinia from Marseille. With Vivanoda, your ferry comparison service, make sure you 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 hrs.. More information about La Meridionale
12 hrs.
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 hrs. 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 $40 for the lowest, to $542 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $185.

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

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

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