Ferry Marseille to Bastia

Taking the Marseille Bastia ferry means you can avoid the hassle of flights, transport your car and enjoy a mini-cruise to the Isle of Beauty.

Here are just a few benefits:

1. Travel with your vehicles, luggage and pets, with no surprise charges.
2. Night crossing to optimize your time.
3. Possibility of traveling with several people at lower cost.
4. Flexibility to change your ticket if necessary.

With Corsica Linea and La Méridionale, you benefit from quality service and numerous weekly departures.

The choice of ferry operator has a direct influence on your onboard experience: comfort, price, schedules, onboard services… Here’s a useful comparison to help you choose according to your travel profile.

Do you travel with a vehicle?

• Corsica Linea is often the preferred choice for crossings with a car or camper van. The slipways are well organized, and boarding is smooth even in high season.
• La Méridionale, although more limited in the number of ferry crossings, also offers an efficient service for vehicles.

If you are planning to travel to Corsica, be sure to book your ferry ticket with vehicle as soon as possible: spaces are limited.

Are you going away with your family?

• Corsica Linea offers family cabins, children’s menus and seasonal entertainment.
• The evening departure is ideal: you climb aboard, sleep in your cabin, and arrive rested in Bastia in the morning.

Are you traveling for work?

• La Méridionale is often quieter, appreciated by professionals who want to avoid the crowds.
• Schedules are less frequent, but on-board services are geared towards comfort and discretion.

Do you want the lowest fare?

• Compare our online offers: You will sometimes find last-minute promotions from Corsica Linea.
• Book a standard seat (instead of a cabin) to lower the cost.
• Weekday travel, outside the school year, is almost always cheaper.

• Arrive at the port 90 minutes before departure, especially if you’re traveling with a vehicle.
• Take a small carry-on suitcase: you won’t have access to your vehicle during the crossing.
• You should reserve a cabin if you are traveling at night, especially with children.
• Access to the outside deck is possible on most ferries: useful if you are sensitive to seasickness.

Bastia is much more than just a port of arrival. It’s a gateway to the Haute-Corse region, but also a town well worth a stop.

• Stroll through the old port in the early morning.
• Try a fougasse with herbs or a Corsican beer.
• Rent a car directly from the port if you’re not bringing your own.

From Bastia, you can reach .

• Saint-Florent (45 min)
• Cap Corse (20 min)
• Corte and the Restonica valley (1h30)

Corsica has several ports accessible from Marseille. Your choice will have an impact on your itinerary, your budget, but also your travel experience. Here’s a clear comparative guide to help you make the right choice.

Which port suits your travel profile?

Want to avoid driving too much in Corsica?

➡ Choose Bastia if your destination is in the north or east of the island. You’ll save hours of driving. Bastia is also very well connected via the main roads.

Looking for the wildest Corsica?

➡ Porto-Vecchio gives you access to the most spectacular beaches (Santa Giulia, Palombaggia), but also to the Alta Rocca relief. It’s the gateway to Corsica’s wild south.

Want to combine culture and beach?

➡ Ajaccio offers a good balance: urban beach, Napoleonic heritage, museums, and an easy start to the calanques.

The Good advice

If you’re traveling in summer, anticipate your choice as soon as you book. Some Marseille-Porto-Vecchio crossings only run on certain days. Bastia is the most popular destination, so you’ll have more flexibility.