Marseille – Ajaccio
Ferries to Corsica
Marseille – Ajaccio
Ferries to Corsica
Depending on the season their are about 7 weekly sailings between Marseille and Ajaccio. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Marseille to Ajaccio, Corsica Linea & La Meridionale.Marseille Ajaccio ferries take around 12 hours 45 minutes. The ferry costs between $258 and $1670, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Marseille to Ajaccio.
The earliest Marseille Ajaccio ferry typically departs Marseille at about 08:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:15.
Ferries from Marseille to Ajaccio sail in around 12 hours 45 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 11 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 7 weekly sailings from Marseille to Ajaccio provided by Corsica Linea & La Meridionale. Timetables can change from season to season.
Corsica Linea provide 4 sailings weekly. La Meridionale provide 4 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Marseille to Ajaccio typically range between $258* and $1670*. On average the Marseille Ajaccio ferry is $786*. The cheapest Marseille Ajaccio ferry prices start from $258*. The average price for a foot passenger is $306*. The average price for a car is $920*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Marseille to Ajaccio is approximately 252 miles (405km) or 219 nautical miles.
Yes, Marseille Ajaccio ferries allow cars onboard with Corsica Linea & La Meridionale between Marseille and Ajaccio. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Marseille and Ajaccio use our Deal Finder.
Corsica Linea & La Meridionale allow foot passengers on Marseille Ajaccio ferries.
Corsica Linea & La Meridionale allow pets on ferries from Marseille to Ajaccio. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Marseille - Ajaccio Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | France | |
| Destination Country | France | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Corsica Linea & La Meridionale | |
| Average Price | A$437* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 12h 59m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 12h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 18:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:45 | |
| Distance | 218 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The French city and port of Marseille lies on the Mediterranean Sea coast in the south of France. It is France's second largest city and France's largest commercial port. Stretching to the east from the Old Port to the Reformes Quarter is the city's main thoroughfare. At the entrance to the Old Port are two large forts, Fort Saint Nicolas on the south and Fort Saint Jean on the north. The Frioul Archipelago is located in the Bay of Marseille and is made up of four islands. Located on one of the islands is the Chateau d'If which was made famous by the novel by Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo. The city's centre has a number of pedestrianised streets, most notably the Rue St Ferreol, Cours Julien near the Music Conservatory, the Cours Honore-d'Estienne-d'Orves which is off the Old Port, and the area around the Hotel de Ville.
Four ferry companies run routes out of Marseille and offer scheduled services to Corsica, Sardinia, Algeria and Tunisia. There are four separate terminals and are all in the "gares maritimes sud" (southern terminals) district. National Terminals One and Two serve passengers to and from Corsica and Sardinia, while International Terminals Three and Four serve passengers to and from Algeria and Tunisia.
Ajaccio is the largest town on the French island of Corsica and is located on its south west coast, around 210 miles to the south east of Marseille, on the French mainland. The harbour in the town lies at the bottom of a hill that overlooks the peninsular which protects the harbour, and to the east of the original citadel, and on the northern shore of the Gulf of Ajaccio. Napoleon Bonaparte is arguably the town's most famous resident who was born in the Casa Buonaparte in 1769. His former house is now open to the public. The town's lovely mellow-toned buildings, lively cafes and marina make the town an ideal place to stroll through and explore.
The town's harbour is a major stop over for cruises and is the second busiest in France, after Marseille. Ferries from the port depart almost daily to Marseille, Toulon and Nice on the French mainland. There are also seasonal services to Livorno, Sardinia, Calvi and Propriano. The two major shipping companies providing these links are SNCM and Corsica Ferries.
