Prices tracked over time — dated readings

Marseille–Ajaccio ferry

From €35.82one-way · La Méridionale · 7 October 2026See this price with La Méridionale — 7 October 2026Compare with Corsica Linea

Price recorded on 7 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 Oct18:15La Méridionale €57.82
  2. Tue 13 Oct18:15La Méridionale €35.82
  3. Wed 14 Oct18:15La Méridionale €57.82

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).

CompanyMedian durationRangeUsual departuresDay or night
La Méridionale12 hr 45 min12 hr 30 min to 13 hr 45 min18:15 (between 18:15 and 19:00)overnight (arriving the next day)
Corsica Linea12 hr 45 min12 hr 30 min to 13 hr 45 min18:15 (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%).

-10.2%Decreases18.3%Increases

By travel option

Travel optionFromCompanyDate
1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat€35.82La Méridionale7 October 2026
1 adult + car, cabin€133.36La Méridionale7 March 2027
2 adults + car, cabin€175.25La Méridionale7 March 2027
2 adults + 2 children + car, cabin€239.03La Méridionale7 March 2027

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

Prices by month

123€205€288€OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSept1 adult foot passenger, reclining seatup to €76.881 adult + car, cabinup to €220.792 adults + car, cabinup to €282.602 adults + 2 children + car, cabinup to €367.13
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€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

58Mon56Tue55Wed57Thu62Fri62Sat59Sun
DayAverage 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 portCountryLowest priceAverage priceCheapest company
MarseilleFR€35.82€58.29La Méridionale
ToulonFR€36.00€43.97Corsica Ferries

Comparing the companies on Marseille–Ajaccio

CompanyLowest priceAverage 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

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

DateDayCompanyPrice
07/10/2026WednesdayLa Méridionale€35.82View
13/10/2026TuesdayLa Méridionale€35.82View
27/10/2026TuesdayLa Méridionale€35.82View
29/10/2026ThursdayLa Méridionale€35.82View
28/10/2026WednesdayLa Méridionale€48.82View
30/10/2026FridayLa Méridionale€48.82View
01/11/2026SundayLa Méridionale€48.82View
03/11/2026TuesdayLa Méridionale€48.82View

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)