Port of Marseille (Gare Maritime de la Joliette)
Ferry port for Marseille, France
Marseille’s passenger port, next to the Joliette docks and a short walk from the Vieux-Port, is the main French departure point for Corsica, with Corsica Linea and La Méridionale sailings to Bastia, Ajaccio, L’Île-Rousse, Propriano and Porto-Vecchio.
Ferries from Port of Marseille (Gare Maritime de la Joliette)
7 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajaccio (Corsica) | 11h – 13h (overnight) 🌙 | Corsica Linea, La Méridionale | Cars & foot |
| Bastia | Not published | Corsica Linea | Cars & foot |
| L’Île-Rousse | Not published | Corsica Linea | Cars & foot |
| Porto-Vecchio | About 14h (overnight) 🌙 | La Méridionale | Cars & foot |
| Propriano | Not published | Corsica Linea | Cars & foot |
| Tunis | About 21h – 27h | Corsica Linea | Cars & foot |
| Zarzis | 37h – 46h | CTN Ferries | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Port of Marseille (Gare Maritime de la Joliette)
- Marseille → Tunis
One sailing a week each way: Marseille → Tunis every Saturday (alternately 09:00 and 16:00), Tunis → Marseille every Sunday (16:00 or 20:00)
Published timetable covers 3 October 2026 to 31 January 2027; Danielle Casanova replaces Jean Nicoli from 5 December 2026 to 10 January 2027
Source: Corsica Linea line and timetable information page, checked 2026-09-29
- Marseille → Bastia
Seven overnight crossings a week from Marseille to Bastia
Corsica Linea posts disruption notices (for example strike-related cancellations on 30 September 2026) on its lines and timetables page.
Source: Corsica Linea route page and lines & timetables page, checked 2026-09-29
- Marseille → L’Île-Rousse
Three overnight crossings a week from Marseille to L’Île-Rousse
Check Corsica Linea’s lines and timetables page for disruption notices before travelling.
Source: Corsica Linea route page and lines & timetables page, checked 2026-09-29
- Marseille → Propriano
Three overnight crossings a week from Marseille to Propriano
Check Corsica Linea’s lines and timetables page for disruption notices before travelling.
Source: Corsica Linea route page and lines & timetables page, checked 2026-09-29
- Marseille → Porto-Vecchio
Overnight sailings leaving Marseille in the late afternoon and arriving in Porto-Vecchio early the next morning
La Méridionale is introducing two new ships, Alba Nova and Azura, in spring 2027.
Source: La Méridionale Marseille–Porto-Vecchio route page, checked 2026-09-29
- Marseille → Zarzis
About one sailing a week
Ferryscanner listed 1 crossing in the coming week (28 Oct 2026) and describes the route as seasonal; Ferryhopper lists one a week in most months.
Source: Ferryscanner and Ferryhopper route pages, checked 2026-10-28
Ferry Operators at Port of Marseille (Gare Maritime de la Joliette)
Passenger terminal: Gare Maritime de la Joliette, Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Corsica foot passengers check in at the Gare Maritime de la Joliette
Vehicles for Corsica enter at Gate 1 or Gate 3A depending on the departure
The terminal is close to the Vieux-Port, the Docks de la Joliette and Les Terrasses du Port shopping centre
Sources: corsicalinea.com · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Nearby Ferry Ports
Ferry Routes from Port of Marseille (Gare Maritime de la Joliette)
Marseille → Ajaccio (Corsica)
Crossing: 11h – 13h (overnight) · Corsica Linea, La Méridionale
Marseille → Tunis
Crossing: About 21h – 27h · Corsica Linea
Marseille → Bastia
Crossing: Not published · Corsica Linea
Marseille → L’Île-Rousse
Crossing: Not published · Corsica Linea
Marseille → Propriano
Crossing: Not published · Corsica Linea
Marseille → Porto-Vecchio
Crossing: About 14h (overnight) · La Méridionale
Marseille → Zarzis
Crossing: 37h – 46h · CTN Ferries
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Port of Marseille (Gare Maritime de la Joliette).