Ferry to Corsica
Toulon - Ajaccio
From the south of France to Ajaccio, by day or overnight in a cabin
- Corsica Ferries, day and night sailings
- 7 to 10 hours by day, about 11 hours overnight
- Check-in in Toulon: 1 hour with a vehicle
Route comparison
Ferries from Toulon to Corsica
Corsica Ferries links Toulon with Ajaccio and Bastia all year, and in season also with L'Île-Rousse, Porto Vecchio and Propriano.
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How the Toulon - Ajaccio crossing works
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Corsica Ferries links Toulon and Ajaccio by day and overnight. The day crossing takes 7 to 10 hours depending on the ship; on the night ferry you reach Ajaccio in the morning after about 11 hours.
Getting there and terminal
The Corsica Ferries terminal is at 2 avenue de l'Infanterie de Marine, 83000 Toulon. The port is reached directly from the motorway and is about 35 minutes from Marseille. Coming from Marseille, take the Toulon-Centre exit on the A50 and follow the signs for "Port"; from Nice, follow the A8 and the A57 to the port. You can park at the Mayol car park, three minutes on foot from the terminal, or at the Port Marchand car park.
Driving from Britain, you cross the Channel to Calais and drive south through France to the Mediterranean coast. If you fly in, Nice airport is the nearest. A walkway of about 7 minutes from Terminal 1 and the free trams between the terminals lead to Nice Saint-Augustin station, where trains on the Marseille - Toulon - Nice line run about once an hour. From Toulon station, bus 3 takes you to the "Mayol" stop, two minutes' walk from the terminal.
Check-in and departure
The night ferry usually leaves at 20:00, day sailings usually between 08:30 and 09:30. With a vehicle, be at check-in at least one hour before departure, on foot 30 minutes before. In high season allow 1 hour 30 minutes, as the ship can leave up to 30 minutes early.
Online check-in opens seven days before departure, and you can print your boarding pass or keep it on your phone. With your ticket you drive straight to the embarkation car park, where you receive your boarding card. Have your ticket and a valid passport or identity card ready; ISPS security checks apply in the port.
On board
Corsica Ferries sails the route with ships such as the Mega Express. On board there are inside cabins without a window for two or four, outside cabins with a window for two or four or with a double bed, and luxury cabins with a window and TV. All cabins have a shower and WC, with towels and bed linen provided. Day sailings also have an enclosed lounge with reclining seats. For meals there is an à la carte restaurant, a self-service, a coffee shop and bars, plus a swimming pool. Wi-Fi is booked as an extra, and you can use your mobile phone for the whole crossing.
Vehicle, bike and pets
Cars, motorbikes, motorhomes and trailers are booked with your ticket. Give the full length, height and width, including roof box, bike rack and towbar. There is no camping or electric hook-up on board, and gas cylinders stay closed during the crossing. The car deck is closed at sea, so pack medicines, documents and everything for the night in a separate bag. Park with the handbrake on and a gear engaged, and switch off the alarm. More in taking a motorhome to Corsica.
Declare your pet when you book. Dogs stay with you on a lead and with a muzzle, small animals travel in a carrier, and no animal may stay in the car. There are special dog cabins with a linoleum floor. The rules at a glance are in taking a pet to Corsica.
Arrival and onward travel
In Ajaccio you berth at the Gare Maritime, 20000 Ajaccio, north of the Tino Rossi marina and about 200 metres from the Palais Fesch. The port and the railway station share the same roundabout, with trains to Corte and Bastia. Heading north towards Bastia you take the T21, and the D111 leads out to the Îles Sanguinaires. Ajaccio is also the starting point for the south, with Propriano, Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio.
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Tickets and fares
Corsica Ferries has two fares. Standard is always available on the routes from Toulon and can be changed for a fee plus any fare difference, but is not refundable. Flex is chosen only when you book; it can be changed and is refunded on a sliding scale until 48 hours before departure. Cabin, restaurant package and Wi-Fi come as extras. For a like-for-like comparison, see ferry prices to Corsica.
Route profile
Toulon to Ajaccio by day or overnight
Corsica Ferries sails Toulon - Ajaccio by day and overnight, all year. The day crossing takes 7 to 10 hours depending on the ship. The night ferry usually leaves at 20:00 and reaches Ajaccio the next morning after about 11 hours.
On the night crossing you sleep on board; on the day crossing you reach Corsica in the early evening. The departures for your travel date are in the timetable.
- Crossing
- 7 to 10 hours by day
- Operator
- Corsica Ferries
- Night ferry
- usually 20:00, about 11 hours
- Arrival
- Ajaccio, Gare Maritime
Toulon - Ajaccio FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers about the Toulon - Ajaccio crossing.
How long is the ferry from Toulon to Ajaccio? +
The day crossing takes 7 to 10 hours depending on the ship. Overnight you are at sea for about 11 hours: the ferry usually leaves Toulon at 20:00 and arrives in Ajaccio the next morning.
When does the ferry leave Toulon and when do I need to be there? +
The night ferry usually leaves at 20:00, day sailings usually between 08:30 and 09:30. With a vehicle, be at check-in at least one hour before departure, on foot 30 minutes before; in high season allow 1 hour 30 minutes. The times for your travel date are in the timetable.
Which cabins are there on the ferry to Ajaccio? +
Inside cabins without a window for two or four, outside cabins with a window and luxury cabins with a window and TV. All have a shower and WC, with towels and bed linen provided. Day sailings also have an enclosed lounge with reclining seats.
Can I take my motorhome to Ajaccio? +
Yes. Give the length, height and width when you book, including roof box and bike rack. There is no camping or electric hook-up on board, and the gas stays closed during the crossing. More in taking a motorhome to Corsica.
Can my dog travel to Ajaccio with me? +
Yes, if you declare it when you book. On board it stays with you on a lead and with a muzzle, or in a carrier, or travels in a dog cabin. It may not stay in the car during the crossing. More in taking a pet to Corsica.
What does the Toulon - Ajaccio fare depend on? +
On the travel date, how full the ship is, passengers, vehicle dimensions, cabin and fare type. How to compare day and night offers is explained in ferry prices to Corsica.
Book the Toulon - Ajaccio ferry
Choose a day or night sailing and book your crossing to Ajaccio.