Ajaccio–Marseille ferry — the return from Corsica

Frequently asked questions

When is the ferry cheapest?

In our readings of 24 October 2026, the Ajaccio–Marseille ferry is cheapest in November (from €46.95, around €49.50 on average) and most expensive in August (around €87.97). Monday is usually the cheapest day to sail.

How long is the crossing?

According to the timetables shown by each company for upcoming departures as of 24 October 2026, the Ajaccio–Marseille crossing takes a median 13 hr with La Méridionale (from 12 hr 45 min to 14 hr depending on the departure), overnight (arriving the next day) and a median 13 hr with Corsica Linea (from 13 hr to 14 hr depending on the departure), overnight (arriving the next day).

How far ahead should you book?

For 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat on Ajaccio–Marseille, the average price observed as of 24 October 2026 is about €77.55 when booking less than 7 days before departure, versus €54.27 when booking more than 90 days ahead. The lowest fare observed, €33.70, appears when booking more than 90 days ahead.

Where is it cheapest to sail from?

For 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat heading to Marseille, the cheapest port as of 24 October 2026 is Ajaccio: from €36.95 one-way with La Méridionale, for a departure on 31 December 2026 (€59.44 on average). From one port to the next, the fare is not the same.

Can you pay less for the same ship?

For the Ajaccio–Marseille crossing of 11 July 2027, run by the Pascal Paoli and sold by both Corsica Linea and La Méridionale, the price gap recorded on 24 October 2026 reached €92.87 — same ship, two prices.

How often do prices move, and by how much?

Since 1 July 2026, 11.3% of the price changes recorded on this route are decreases (averaging 9.4%) and 88.7% are increases (averaging 18.2%).

Decreases 11.3%Increases 88.7%