Prices tracked over time — dated readings
Ajaccio–Marseille ferry — the return from Corsica
Price recorded on 20 October 2026 · you book on La Méridionale's own site.
Compare day by day on Ajaccio–Marseille, with flexible dates
When is the ferry cheapest?
In our readings of 5 October 2026, the Ajaccio–Marseille ferry is cheapest in December (from €36.95, around €50.92 on average) and most expensive in August (around €87.97). Monday is usually the cheapest day to sail.
- Off-season
- November 2026 · December 2026 · January 2027 · February 2027 · March 2027 — from €36.95 (La Méridionale, 31 December 2026)
- Shoulder season
- October 2026 · April 2027 · May 2027 · June 2027 · September 2027 — from €36.95 (La Méridionale, 20 October 2026)
- Peak season
- July 2027 · August 2027 — from €59.91, up to €87.97 on average in August
How long is the crossing?
According to the timetables shown by each company for upcoming departures as of 5 October 2026, the Ajaccio–Marseille crossing takes a median 13 hr with La Méridionale and Corsica Linea (from 13 hr to 14 hr depending on the departure), overnight (arriving the next day).
| Company | Median duration | Range | Usual departures | Day or night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Méridionale | 13 hr | 13 hr to 14 hr | 18:00 | overnight (arriving the next day) |
| Corsica Linea | 13 hr | 13 hr to 14 hr | 18:00 | overnight (arriving the next day) |
Durations calculated between the departure and arrival times shown by the company, for upcoming departures as of 5 October 2026.
How far ahead should you book?
For 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat on Ajaccio–Marseille, the average price observed as of 5 October 2026 is about €78.68 when booking less than 7 days before departure, versus €51.95 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 5 October 2026 is Ajaccio: from €36.95 one-way with La Méridionale, for a departure on 20 October 2026 (€60.32 on average). From one port to the next, the fare is not the same.
How often do prices move, and by how much?
Since 1 July 2026, 9.5% of the price changes recorded on this route are decreases (averaging 10.1%) and 90.5% are increases (averaging 18.6%).
Leaving Corsica: what the direction changes
Leaving from Ajaccio, the lowest price recorded for 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat is €36.95 with La Méridionale, for a departure on 20 October 2026. In the other direction, from Marseille to Ajaccio, it is €35.82 with La Méridionale, for a departure on 7 October 2026.
The two directions are recorded separately and do not share their cheapest month on average: December on the way back, November on the way out.
See the outward route: Marseille–Ajaccio ferry, the outward trip to Corsica
By travel option
| Travel option | From | Company | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat | €36.95 | La Méridionale | 20 October 2026 |
| 1 adult + car, cabin | €133.22 | La Méridionale | 31 December 2026 |
| 2 adults + car, cabin | €163.17 | La Méridionale | 31 December 2026 |
| 2 adults + 2 children + car, cabin | €213.07 | La Méridionale | 31 December 2026 |
One-way prices, total basket for the travel party.
Prices by month
| Month | 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat | 1 adult + car, cabin | 2 adults + car, cabin | 2 adults + 2 children + car, cabin | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| avg. | Lowest price | avg. | Lowest price | avg. | Lowest price | avg. | Lowest price | |
| October 2026 | €69.51 | €36.95 | €198.05 | €144.59 | €253.47 | €191.50 | €334.50 | €263.32 |
| November 2026 | €51.05 | €49.95 | €147.18 | €144.59 | €193.72 | €191.50 | €262.40 | €260.07 |
| December 2026 | €50.92 | €36.95 | €149.31 | €133.22 | €194.72 | €163.17 | €262.61 | €213.07 |
| January 2027 | €53.48 | €52.95 | €145.96 | €144.59 | €192.24 | €190.41 | €260.46 | €256.45 |
| February 2027 | €52.70 | €44.02 | €145.18 | €138.39 | €190.48 | €172.41 | €256.16 | €228.45 |
| March 2027 | €53.15 | €53.02 | €144.87 | €144.59 | €190.71 | €190.41 | €257.22 | €256.45 |
| April 2027 | €55.41 | €50.02 | €154.79 | €144.59 | €199.95 | €190.41 | €268.89 | €256.45 |
| May 2027 | €57.25 | €55.02 | €161.04 | €157.39 | €208.00 | €204.41 | €279.93 | €276.45 |
| June 2027 | €57.88 | €54.02 | €161.84 | €157.39 | €209.23 | €204.41 | €281.41 | €276.45 |
| July 2027 | €73.43 | €59.91 | €207.43 | €159.59 | €266.05 | €206.50 | €348.77 | €278.32 |
| August 2027 | €87.97 | €68.91 | €266.62 | €201.59 | €337.76 | €255.50 | €430.93 | €335.32 |
| September 2027 | €64.49 | €59.91 | €181.26 | €159.59 | €231.75 | €206.50 | €307.40 | €278.32 |
Prices by day of the week
| Day | Average price |
|---|---|
| Monday | €57.41 |
| Tuesday | €57.50 |
| Wednesday | €58.62 |
| Thursday | €59.33 |
| Friday | €63.43 |
| Saturday | €64.89 |
| Sunday | €61.09 |
Where to sail from for less
| Departure port | Country | Lowest price | Average price | Cheapest company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajaccio | FR | €36.95 | €60.32 | La Méridionale |
| Porto-Vecchio | FR | €37.62 | €63.02 | La Méridionale |
| L'Île-Rousse | FR | €57.01 | €63.86 | Corsica Linea |
| Bastia | FR | €57.50 | €62.26 | Corsica Linea |
| Propriano | FR | €58.64 | €65.89 | Corsica Linea |
Comparing the companies on Ajaccio–Marseille
| Company | Lowest price | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| La Méridionale | €36.95 | €53.87 |
| Corsica Linea | €59.91 | €71.56 |
In practice
according to the operator.
La Méridionale
- Crossing
- overnight
- Duration
- about 13 to 14 hrs depending on the sailing
- Boarding
- 1 hr before departure on foot, 1 hr 30 with a vehicle
- Pets
- allowed on board but not in cabins (dedicated facilities)
Corsica Linea
- Crossing
- overnight
- Duration
- about 13 to 14 hrs depending on the sailing
- Frequency
- one departure every other day, from Corsica as from the mainland
- Boarding
- check-in time shown on the ticket and by SMS before departure, varies by port
- On board
- private cabin or reclining seat
Same ship, two prices: the gap between companies on one hull
The cheapest round trip
Cheapest round trip observed: €72.77 — outward on 20 October 2026 (La Méridionale, €36.95), return on 27 October 2026 (La Méridionale, €35.82).
Total of two separately observed crossings; prices remain one-way.
The 8 cheapest dates
| Date | Day | Company | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/10/2026 | Tuesday | La Méridionale | €36.95 | View |
| 31/12/2026 | Thursday | La Méridionale | €36.95 | View |
| 21/02/2027 | Sunday | La Méridionale | €44.02 | View |
| 04/11/2026 | Wednesday | La Méridionale | €49.95 | View |
| 06/11/2026 | Friday | La Méridionale | €49.95 | View |
| 08/11/2026 | Sunday | La Méridionale | €49.95 | View |
| 10/11/2026 | Tuesday | La Méridionale | €49.95 | View |
| 12/11/2026 | Thursday | La Méridionale | €49.95 | View |
This page sticks to the price tables above. The month-by-month and day-by-day analysis of this route is written in French. Read the full analysis (in French)