The cheapest and fastest ferries from L'Île-Rousse to Marseille
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 15 m
Ferries per day
5
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from L'Île-Rousse to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from L'Île-Rousse to Marseille will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £20.
Of the 5 ferries that leave L'Île-Rousse for Marseille every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, 19 Nov the direct ferries cover the 299 km distance in an average of 9 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 11 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for L'Île-Rousse to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from L'Île-Rousse to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £144.
Distance: 161 nautical miles (299 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£37 Average Price Cheapest | £242 Average Price |
10h 28m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
L'Île-Rousse to Marseille Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator La Meridionale | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 08:00 | Duration 15h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 19:30 | Arrival Time 07:15 | Duration 11h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Live departures
L'Île-Rousse to Marseille ferry times
The table below shows live departures for L'Île-Rousse to Marseille ferries for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GIROLATA | 16:00 Porto-Vecchio | 15h00 | 07:00 Vieux Port | 0 changesdirect | |
CORSICA FERRIES | 18:30 Port of Bastia | 11h45 | 06:15 Port of Toulon | 0 changesdirect | |
CORSICA FERRIES | 19:00 Ajaccio | 11h00 | 06:00 Port of Toulon | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 19 November | |||||
![]() | 06:00 L'Île-Rousse | 8h30 | 14:30 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:30 L'Île-Rousse | 8h30 | 15:00 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:30 L'Île-Rousse | 18h00 | 06:30 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from L'Île-Rousse to Marseille
Ferries from L'Île-Rousse to Marseille run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 28m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 161 nautical miles (299 km) distance in 5h 0m. There are 16 sailings per week. Ferries from L'Île-Rousse to Marseille are available to foot passengers.

Distance 161 nautical miles (299 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 16 |
Fastest ferry 5h 0m |
First ferry 07:15 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries from L'Île-Rousse to MarseilleYou can travel by ferry between L'Île-Rousse to Marseille with Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries
FAQs: L'Île-Rousse to Marseille ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from L'Île-Rousse to Marseille by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Marseille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in L'Île-Rousse and Marseille
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Le Miramar (0.2km)
- La Caravelle (0.3km)
- Chez Fonfon (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Radio Marseille and Allo Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Vieux-Port Station
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