Prices tracked over time — dated readings
Marseille–Ajaccio ferry
Price recorded on 7 October 2026 · you book on La Méridionale's own site.
Compare day by day on Marseille–Ajaccio, with flexible dates
When is the ferry cheapest?
In our readings of 5 October 2026, the Marseille–Ajaccio ferry is cheapest in November (from €48.82, around €49.32 on average) and most expensive in August (around €76.88). Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to sail.
- Off-season
- November 2026 · December 2026 · January 2027 · February 2027 · March 2027 — from €48.82 (La Méridionale, 1 November 2026)
- Shoulder season
- October 2026 · April 2027 · May 2027 · June 2027 · September 2027 — from €35.82 (La Méridionale, 7 October 2026)
- Peak season
- July 2027 · August 2027 — from €58.78, up to €76.88 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 Marseille–Ajaccio crossing takes a median 12 hr 45 min with La Méridionale and Corsica Linea (from 12 hr 30 min to 13 hr 45 min depending on the departure), overnight (arriving the next day).
| Company | Median duration | Range | Usual departures | Day or night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Méridionale | 12 hr 45 min | 12 hr 30 min to 13 hr 45 min | 18:15 (between 18:15 and 19:00) | overnight (arriving the next day) |
| Corsica Linea | 12 hr 45 min | 12 hr 30 min to 13 hr 45 min | 18:15 (between 18:15 and 19:00) | 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 Marseille–Ajaccio, the average price observed as of 5 October 2026 is about €72.74 when booking less than 7 days before departure, versus €50.95 when booking more than 90 days ahead. The lowest fare observed, €32.57, appears when booking more than 90 days ahead.
Where is it cheapest to sail from?
For 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat heading to Ajaccio, the cheapest port as of 5 October 2026 is Marseille: from €35.82 one-way with La Méridionale, for a departure on 7 October 2026 (€58.29 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, 10.9% of the price changes recorded on this route are decreases (averaging 10.2%) and 89.1% are increases (averaging 18.3%).
By travel option
| Travel option | From | Company | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat | €35.82 | La Méridionale | 7 October 2026 |
| 1 adult + car, cabin | €133.36 | La Méridionale | 7 March 2027 |
| 2 adults + car, cabin | €175.25 | La Méridionale | 7 March 2027 |
| 2 adults + 2 children + car, cabin | €239.03 | La Méridionale | 7 March 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 | €60.58 | €35.82 | €180.26 | €141.56 | €231.02 | €187.34 | €305.90 | €253.65 |
| November 2026 | €49.32 | €48.82 | €142.89 | €141.56 | €187.87 | €187.34 | €253.65 | €253.65 |
| December 2026 | €50.78 | €48.82 | €147.21 | €141.56 | €192.30 | €187.34 | €258.81 | €253.65 |
| January 2027 | €52.70 | €51.82 | €143.61 | €141.56 | €188.76 | €186.25 | €254.72 | €250.03 |
| February 2027 | €51.78 | €48.89 | €141.66 | €141.56 | €186.29 | €186.25 | €250.28 | €250.03 |
| March 2027 | €52.18 | €48.89 | €141.86 | €133.36 | €186.49 | €175.25 | €251.34 | €239.03 |
| April 2027 | €54.64 | €48.89 | €151.45 | €141.56 | €195.53 | €186.25 | €262.40 | €250.03 |
| May 2027 | €57.28 | €55.89 | €158.42 | €154.36 | €204.24 | €200.25 | €273.89 | €270.03 |
| June 2027 | €58.35 | €56.89 | €160.68 | €156.56 | €207.40 | €202.34 | €277.95 | €271.90 |
| July 2027 | €74.39 | €58.78 | €218.40 | €156.56 | €277.79 | €202.34 | €360.06 | €271.90 |
| August 2027 | €76.88 | €65.78 | €220.79 | €169.56 | €282.60 | €222.34 | €367.13 | €299.90 |
| September 2027 | €62.20 | €58.78 | €172.56 | €156.56 | €221.26 | €202.34 | €294.15 | €271.90 |
Prices by day of the week
| Day | Average price |
|---|---|
| Monday | €57.60 |
| Tuesday | €55.76 |
| Wednesday | €55.29 |
| Thursday | €56.65 |
| Friday | €61.72 |
| Saturday | €62.21 |
| Sunday | €58.78 |
Where to sail from for less
| Departure port | Country | Lowest price | Average price | Cheapest company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille | FR | €35.82 | €58.29 | La Méridionale |
| Toulon | FR | €36.00 | €43.97 | Corsica Ferries |
Comparing the companies on Marseille–Ajaccio
| Company | Lowest price | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| La Méridionale | €35.82 | €52.71 |
| Corsica Linea | €58.78 | €68.26 |
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 7 October 2026 (La Méridionale, €35.82), return on 20 October 2026 (La Méridionale, €36.95).
Total of two separately observed crossings; prices remain one-way.
The 8 cheapest dates
| Date | Day | Company | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2026 | Wednesday | La Méridionale | €35.82 | View |
| 13/10/2026 | Tuesday | La Méridionale | €35.82 | View |
| 27/10/2026 | Tuesday | La Méridionale | €35.82 | View |
| 29/10/2026 | Thursday | La Méridionale | €35.82 | View |
| 28/10/2026 | Wednesday | La Méridionale | €48.82 | View |
| 30/10/2026 | Friday | La Méridionale | €48.82 | View |
| 01/11/2026 | Sunday | La Méridionale | €48.82 | View |
| 03/11/2026 | Tuesday | La Méridionale | €48.82 | 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)