Ferry from Marseille to Bastia

Ferry from Marseille to Bastia at a glance

The ferry from Marseille to Bastia in numbers, as operated by Corsica Linea, La Méridionale: around 13 hours at sea, about 420 km, several a week, daily in summer, on overnight car ferries with cabins and seats. Departure from Marseille port (Joliette terminal); arrival at Bastia port, Corsica. We offer foot-passenger tickets, vehicle tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Marseille to Bastia (about 420 km by sea)
• Operator: Corsica Linea, La Méridionale
• Crossing time: about 13 hours
• Vessels: overnight car ferries with cabins and seats
• Frequency: several a week, daily in summer
• Departure port: Marseille port (Joliette terminal)
• Arrival port: Bastia port, Corsica
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message

Bastia is the closest Corsican port to Cap Corse and the northern villages, and the overnight crossing lets you wake up on the island.

Best time to take the ferry from Marseille to Bastia

The ferry from Marseille to Bastia runs all year on most operators, but not equally: summer brings the most sailings and the highest fares, shoulder months the best balance, winter a reduced service. Whatever the month, booking early is the single biggest saving, especially with a car or a cabin.

Ferry or flight from Marseille to Bastia?

Weighing a flight against the ferry from Marseille to Bastia? Add the airport time at both ends and the transfer from the arrival airport, and the ferry is frequently as fast door to door - about 13 hours at sea and generally cheaper, with no baggage fees. With a car there is no contest. We book whichever suits you.

Return ferry from Bastia to Marseille

We book the return crossing from Bastia to Marseille just as easily, typically on the same confirmation. Round-trip fares and open returns are cheaper on many operators, so booking both directions together saves money. Let us know the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

How much does the ferry from Marseille to Bastia cost?

Ferry prices from Marseille to Bastia move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we verify the fare for the day you want to sail and send it on WhatsApp before you decide.

Ask us for two or three sailings and we send the cost of each - fast boat and slow boat, morning and afternoon - so you can see the difference before you book the Marseille to Bastia ferry.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Marseille to Bastia: how to pay less

Getting the lowest fare on the ferry from Marseille to Bastia is a matter of vessel, timing and flexibility. Here is how Haqqi Tours finds you a cheap ferry ticket:

• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
• Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper
• Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
• Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic
• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise

When you send the form, say if you can move your dates. We compare the sailings around them and send the cheapest Marseille to Bastia ferry first, then the alternatives.

How to book ferry tickets from Marseille to Bastia with Haqqi Tours

The easiest way to book a ferry from Marseille to Bastia is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you tell us by WhatsApp when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Marseille port (Joliette terminal) and stay reachable during the crossing.

• Step 1 - fill out the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you through WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Bastia

If plans change, the same WhatsApp thread handles it. We spell out the shipping line's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before any payment, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable and season of the Marseille to Bastia ferry

Several a week, daily in summer - that is how often the ferry from Marseille to Bastia runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 13 hours at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for the date you travel rather than a list that may be out of date.

Sea conditions matter on this route: strong winds can delay or cancel high-speed boats while the conventional ferries keep sailing. When the forecast is poor we tell you and, if you prefer, book the steadier vessel.

Departure: Marseille port (Joliette terminal)

Marseille port (Joliette terminal) is where the Marseille to Bastia ferry begins. We tell you whether tickets are scanned at a gate or on board, whether an ID or passport is required, and how early to arrive for your sailing and vessel. On busy summer days the port is crowded, so the margin matters.

• Luggage is carried free within the shipping line's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
• Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Marseille port (Joliette terminal); some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
• Haqqi Tours provides a private transfer from your hotel in Marseille to the port on request
• Just ask which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several

Arrival: Bastia port, Corsica

Arrival is at Bastia port, Corsica. Bastia is the port town of northern Corsica, with a Genoese citadel, the old harbour and the Cap Corse road. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the pier with your name, or tell you the best way to your hotel by bus or taxi. If you brought the car, the road out of the port is signposted for the main routes.

Arriving late? We note your arrival and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the ferry, so a delay costs you nothing.

On board the Marseille to Bastia ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

The ship makes the difference on this route: the conventional ferry has more space, open decks and a steadier ride; the high-speed boat has airline seating and gets you there faster. Both types on this route carry vehicles on some sailings; we tell you which. Children have their own fares, luggage travels free within limits, and pets are accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels.

• Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - let us know if one is travelling
• Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries

Things to do in Bastia after the ferry

Bastia is the port town of northern Corsica, with a Genoese citadel, the old harbour and the Cap Corse road. Start with Saint-Florent, the Place Saint-Nicolas and the Vieux-Port and the citadel, then Cap Corse.

Haqqi Tours offers guided tours, tickets, transfers and private drivers in Bastia; ask when you book the ferry and we send the options.

Why book your Marseille to Bastia ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Marseille to Bastia every week. We provide the ticket for every passenger and vehicle, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for your dates, and a human in the WhatsApp chat in Arabic and English before, during and after the crossing. Around the ferry, we offer transfers to the port, tours and hotels at both ends. Fill in the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.