L'Île-Rousse–Marseille ferry — the return from Corsica

Frequently asked questions

When is the ferry cheapest?

In our readings of 17 October 2026, the L'Île-Rousse–Marseille ferry is cheapest in December (from €57.01, around €58.47 on average) and most expensive in August (around €82.15). Saturday is usually the cheapest day to sail.

How long is the crossing?

According to the timetables shown by Corsica Linea for upcoming departures as of 17 October 2026, the L'Île-Rousse–Marseille crossing takes a median 14 hr (from 10 hr 30 min 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 L'Île-Rousse–Marseille, the average price observed as of 17 October 2026 is about €82.02 when booking less than 7 days before departure, versus €61.61 when booking more than 90 days ahead. The lowest fare observed, €47.01, appears when booking less than 7 days before departure.

Where is it cheapest to sail from?

For 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat heading to Marseille, the cheapest port as of 17 October 2026 is Ajaccio: from €36.95 one-way with La Méridionale, for a departure on 20 October 2026 (€59.98 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, 13.5% of the price changes recorded on this route are decreases (averaging 12.6%) and 86.5% are increases (averaging 5.5%).

Decreases 13.5%Increases 86.5%