Ajaccio – Marseille
Ferries to France
Ajaccio – Marseille
Ferries to France
The Ajaccio to Marseille ferry route is provided by 2 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Ajaccio to Marseille takes approximately 13 hours on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Ajaccio to Marseille ferry can range between 10 hours 30 minutes and 14 hours depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 7 weekly sailings from Ajaccio to Marseille.
Corsica Linea provide 1 sailing daily, 3 sailings weekly. La Meridionale provide 1 sailing daily, 4 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Ajaccio Port at approximately 18:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 23:00. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Ajaccio to Marseille is with Corsica Linea & La Meridionale in 10 hours 30 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Ajaccio to Marseille usually cost around $304.73.
There are overnight ferries from Ajaccio to Marseille. The first overnight ferry departs at 18:00 and arrives in Marseille at 07:00.
There are cabins available on ferries from Ajaccio to Marseille with Corsica Linea and Meridionale.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Ajaccio to Marseille with Corsica Linea & La Meridionale.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Ajaccio to Marseille ferry with Corsica Linea & La Meridionale.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Ajaccio Marseille ferry with Corsica Linea & La Meridionale.
Passengers travelling with La Meridionale can bring up to 2 pieces of luggage plus one backpack per person at no extra cost. Corsica Linea do not have a strict luggage allowance for foot passengers or car passengers. Please do not exceed this limit otherwise you may be forced to pay additional fees.
The price of a ferry from Ajaccio to Marseille can vary between $106.94 and $669.39 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $138.01, with prices ranging from $46 and $316. The average price of a car passenger is $425.34, with prices ranging from $109 and $704. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 June 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Marseille ferry.
First class is available on ferries from Ajaccio to Marseille with La Meridionale.
The best way to travel from Ajaccio to Marseille is by ferry. With 1 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Ajaccio - Marseille Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Corsica | |
| Destination Country | France | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Corsica Linea & La Meridionale | |
| Average Price | $299 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 13 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 10 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 18:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:00 | |
| Distance | 219 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 June 2025.
Ajaccio is the largest settlement on the French island of Corsica. The town is perhaps most famous for being the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1769. He was born in Casa Buonaparte which is now open to the public. The town's airport, Ajaccio napoleon Bonaparte Airport, has also been dedicated to him. Lying around 210 miles to the south east of Marseilles, the town is located on the south west coast of Corsica and has a sheltered position at the bottom of wooded hills on the northern shore of the Gulf of Ajaccio. The town's harbour is located to the east of the original citadel below a hill overlooking a peninsular which protects the harbour.
There are almost daily ferries operating from Ajaccio to the ports of Marseilles, Toulon and Nice on the French mainland. These services are supplemented by ferries to Livorno on the Italian mainland and to Sardinia, along with services to Calvi and Propriano.
Ajaccio has also become a stopover for cruises with a total of 418,086 passengers in 2007 - by far the largest in Corsica and the second in France (after Marseille, but ahead of Nice/Villefranche-sur-Mer and Cannes).
The French city of Marseille lies on the Mediterranean Sea coast in the south of France and is France's second largest city, known the world over for its amazing beaches and large port. Visitors to the city will find much to see and do including some charming districts filled with busy bazaars and street markets. This is particularly the case in the area around the port. Popular attractions in the city include the Basilique Notre Dame de La Garde which can be found on the south side of the Vieux Port. Also of interest in Marseille is the Chateau d'If and the Centre de la Vieille Charite which is a large exhibition centre that dates back to the 17th century and can be found in the Panier district of the city. For lovely views of the sea you should head to the beautiful La Cathedrale de la Nouvelle Major and the grand Palais du Pharo which is on the waterfront and was once the home of Napoleon III and now hosts many exhibitions.
