Prices tracked over time — dated readings
Bastia–Toulon ferry — the return from Corsica
Price recorded on 14 November 2026 · you book on Corsica Ferries's own site.
When is the ferry cheapest?
In our readings of 5 October 2026, the Bastia–Toulon ferry is cheapest in November (from €33.60, around €41.04 on average) and most expensive in August (around €56.69). Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to sail.
- Off-season
- November 2026 · December 2026 · January 2027 · February 2027 · March 2027 — from €33.60 (Corsica Ferries, 14 November 2026)
- Shoulder season
- October 2026 · April 2027 · May 2027 · June 2027 — from €36.60 (Corsica Ferries, 20 October 2026)
- Peak season
- July 2027 · August 2027 — from €40.00, up to €56.69 on average in August
How long is the crossing?
According to the timetables shown by Corsica Ferries for upcoming departures as of 5 October 2026, the Bastia–Toulon crossing takes a median 13 hr (from 11 hr to 15 hr depending on the departure), overnight (arriving the next day) for 99% of departures.
| Company | Median duration | Range | Usual departures | Day or night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsica Ferries | 13 hr | 11 hr to 15 hr | 19:00, 19:30 (between 07:45 and 23:00) | overnight for 99% of departures |
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 Bastia–Toulon, the average price observed as of 5 October 2026 is about €50.48 when booking less than 7 days before departure, versus €40.98 when booking more than 90 days ahead. The lowest fare observed, €22.86, appears when booking 2 to 3 months ahead.
Where is it cheapest to sail from?
For 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat heading to Toulon, the cheapest port as of 5 October 2026 is Bastia: from €33.60 one-way with Corsica Ferries, for a departure on 14 November 2026 (€44.65 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, 46.1% of the price changes recorded on this route are decreases (averaging 5.9%) and 53.9% are increases (averaging 7.8%).
Leaving Corsica: what the direction changes
Leaving from Bastia, the lowest price recorded for 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat is €33.60 with Corsica Ferries, for a departure on 14 November 2026. In the other direction, from Toulon to Bastia, it is €37.00 with Corsica Ferries, for a departure on 12 October 2026.
The two directions are recorded separately and do not share their cheapest month on average: November on the way back, April on the way out.
See the outward route: Toulon–Bastia ferry, the outward trip to Corsica
By travel option
| Travel option | From | Company | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat | €33.60 | Corsica Ferries | 14 November 2026 |
| 1 adult + car, cabin | €142.00 | Corsica Ferries | 31 March 2027 |
| 2 adults + car, cabin | €174.00 | Corsica Ferries | 31 March 2027 |
| 2 adults + 2 children + car, cabin | €221.00 | Corsica Ferries | 22 January 2027 |
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 | €53.04 | €36.60 | €220.23 | €143.97 | €263.91 | €189.00 | €323.36 | €237.00 |
| November 2026 | €41.04 | €33.60 | €175.93 | €160.00 | €210.37 | €188.00 | €260.10 | €230.00 |
| December 2026 | €41.86 | €38.00 | €171.63 | €156.00 | €205.81 | €185.00 | €255.30 | €229.00 |
| January 2027 | €41.90 | €37.00 | €158.87 | €151.00 | €191.90 | €181.00 | €240.43 | €221.00 |
| February 2027 | €42.61 | €39.00 | €157.07 | €151.00 | €190.68 | €181.00 | €240.11 | €221.00 |
| March 2027 | €41.52 | €39.00 | €153.19 | €142.00 | €185.77 | €174.00 | €233.84 | €221.00 |
| April 2027 | €42.37 | €41.00 | €160.43 | €152.00 | €193.30 | €184.00 | €242.17 | €232.00 |
| May 2027 | €44.52 | €41.00 | €165.52 | €152.00 | €199.55 | €182.00 | €249.48 | €224.00 |
| June 2027 | €44.40 | €41.00 | €167.20 | €152.00 | €202.20 | €184.00 | €253.20 | €232.00 |
| July 2027 | €45.39 | €40.00 | €214.45 | €156.00 | €248.32 | €188.00 | €298.45 | €234.00 |
| August 2027 | €56.69 | €43.00 | €270.47 | €176.00 | €312.80 | €208.00 | €374.00 | €256.00 |
Prices by day of the week
| Day | Average price |
|---|---|
| Monday | €42.86 |
| Tuesday | €42.85 |
| Wednesday | €43.51 |
| Thursday | €45.12 |
| Friday | €45.39 |
| Saturday | €48.26 |
| Sunday | €44.70 |
Where to sail from for less
| Departure port | Country | Lowest price | Average price | Cheapest company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastia | FR | €33.60 | €44.65 | Corsica Ferries |
| Ajaccio | FR | €34.00 | €42.66 | Corsica Ferries |
| Propriano | FR | €37.00 | €44.13 | Corsica Ferries |
| L'Île-Rousse | FR | €38.00 | €54.15 | Corsica Ferries |
Which company
| Company | Lowest price | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Corsica Ferries | €33.60 | €44.65 |
In practice
according to the operator.
Corsica Ferries
- Crossing
- mostly overnight (some daytime crossings)
- Duration
- about 10.5 to 11 hrs by day, 11.5 to 12.5 hrs by night (according to the timetables published by Corsica Ferries)
- Frequency
- daily departure
- Schedule
- night: departure in the early evening, arrival the next morning; day: departure in the morning, arrival in the late afternoon
- Boarding
- 30 min before departure on foot, 1 hr with a vehicle
The cheapest round trip
Cheapest round trip observed: €72.90 — outward on 14 November 2026 (Corsica Ferries, €33.60), return on 7 December 2026 (Corsica Ferries, €39.30).
Total of two separately observed crossings; prices remain one-way.
The 8 cheapest dates
| Date | Day | Company | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/11/2026 | Saturday | Corsica Ferries | €33.60 | View |
| 02/11/2026 | Monday | Corsica Ferries | €36.30 | View |
| 21/11/2026 | Saturday | Corsica Ferries | €36.30 | View |
| 20/10/2026 | Tuesday | Corsica Ferries | €36.60 | View |
| 05/01/2027 | Tuesday | Corsica Ferries | €37.00 | View |
| 09/01/2027 | Saturday | Corsica Ferries | €37.00 | View |
| 12/10/2026 | Monday | Corsica Ferries | €37.70 | View |
| 07/11/2026 | Saturday | Corsica Ferries | €38.00 | 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)