Prices tracked over time — dated readings

Ajaccio–Marseille ferry — the return from Corsica

From €36.95one-way · La Méridionale · 20 October 2026See this price with La Méridionale — 20 October 2026Compare with Corsica Linea

Price recorded on 20 October 2026 · you book on La Méridionale's own site.

The right day to sail, 8 – 22 Oct

1 adult, foot passenger, reclining seat — one-way

  1. Thu 8 Oct18:00Corsica Linea €59.91
  2. Tue 20 Oct18:00La Méridionale €36.95
  3. Wed 21 Oct18:00La Méridionale €58.95

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).

CompanyMedian durationRangeUsual departuresDay or night
La Méridionale13 hr13 hr to 14 hr18:00overnight (arriving the next day)
Corsica Linea13 hr13 hr to 14 hr18:00overnight (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%).

-10.1%Decreases18.6%Increases

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 optionFromCompanyDate
1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat€36.95La Méridionale20 October 2026
1 adult + car, cabin€133.22La Méridionale31 December 2026
2 adults + car, cabin€163.17La Méridionale31 December 2026
2 adults + 2 children + car, cabin€213.07La Méridionale31 December 2026

One-way prices, total basket for the travel party.

Prices by month

148€245€343€OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSept1 adult foot passenger, reclining seatup to €87.971 adult + car, cabinup to €266.622 adults + car, cabinup to €337.762 adults + 2 children + car, cabinup to €430.93
Month1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat1 adult + car, cabin2 adults + car, cabin2 adults + 2 children + car, cabin
avg.Lowest priceavg.Lowest priceavg.Lowest priceavg.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

57Mon58Tue59Wed59Thu63Fri65Sat61Sun
DayAverage 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 portCountryLowest priceAverage priceCheapest company
AjaccioFR€36.95€60.32La Méridionale
Porto-VecchioFR€37.62€63.02La Méridionale
L'Île-RousseFR€57.01€63.86Corsica Linea
BastiaFR€57.50€62.26Corsica Linea
ProprianoFR€58.64€65.89Corsica Linea

Comparing the companies on Ajaccio–Marseille

CompanyLowest priceAverage 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

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

DateDayCompanyPrice
20/10/2026TuesdayLa Méridionale€36.95View
31/12/2026ThursdayLa Méridionale€36.95View
21/02/2027SundayLa Méridionale€44.02View
04/11/2026WednesdayLa Méridionale€49.95View
06/11/2026FridayLa Méridionale€49.95View
08/11/2026SundayLa Méridionale€49.95View
10/11/2026TuesdayLa Méridionale€49.95View
12/11/2026ThursdayLa Méridionale€49.95View

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)