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How to get from Marseille to Bastia by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Marseille to Bastia ferry ticket? Look no further, 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, that's why 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 price for a Marseille Bastia 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 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 hrs.
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Ferry Marseille Bastia: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Marseille to Bastia, you'll find tickets ranging from $38 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $350 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Marseille-Bastia route is $150. The average ferry crossing time from Marseille to Bastia is 12 hrs. 44 min. The slowest ferries will take 13 hrs. 15 min to reach Bastia, while the fastest boats will reach Bastia in 12 hrs. 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Marseille at 18:00. The last ferry to Bastia leaves Marseille at 19:30.

Average price of a Marseille Bastia ferry crossing
$150
Price range for Marseille Bastia ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$38 - $350
Average crossing time Marseille Bastia
12 hrs. 44 min
Departure time of first ferry to Bastia
18:00
Departure time of last ferry to Bastia
19:30
Arrival time first ferry to Bastia
06:30
Arrival time of last ferry to Bastia
08:30

Why take a ferry from Marseille to Bastia ?

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

Not to worry about the number of bags
One piece of luggage is free, all the others must be paid for. This is often the formula used when we travel with other modes of transportation, 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 extra charge is required. If you are traveling as a pedestrian, the conditions may be more restrictive as you will have to keep your luggage with you until you arrive in Bastia. However, we recommend that you ask the Corsica Linea or La Meridionale crew, as luggage lockers are often available for passengers to store their luggage during the crossing.
You can rest much more than in the car
Because of the increased vigilance required to drive a car on long journeys, one can say that driving is exhausting. The Marseille Bastia ferry trip is the opposite! Ferries operated by Corsica Linea or La Meridionale are designed with areas dedicated to rest or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... It is certain that you will start your vacation in Bastia already rested.
Enjoy a very attentive staff
During the entire trip from Marseille to Bastia, a professional and helpful onboard staff will be there to assist you. It is common to find an information desk on the ship, usually located on the main deck.

Which companies operate between Marseille and Bastia?

If you're looking to travel between Marseille and Bastia 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 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 hrs.. More information about Corsica Linea
11 hrs.
6 crossings a week
La Meridionale Marseille Bastia
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 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 hrs.. More information about La Meridionale
11 hrs.
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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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Marseille to Bastia, it will take you at least 11 hrs. 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 $38 for the lowest, to $350 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $150.

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

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

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