- Must visit
Mucem
National museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations at the waterfront, known for its striking contemporary architecture and major cultural exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
11 h
Average duration
12 h 34 m
Ferries per day
4
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from L'Île-Rousse to Marseille will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 4 ferries that leave L'Île-Rousse for Marseille on Thu, Jun 11, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 the direct ferries cover the 299 km distance in an average of 12 h 34 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 11 h .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest ferries will take 15 h 45 m 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.








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 $26. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 12h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $26, and a ferry costs an average of $26.
Distance: 161 nautical miles (299 km)
Most popular Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 41m Average total duration Fastest 12h 41m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Ferry takes on average 12h 41m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 16h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 11h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 15h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 11h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
The table below shows live departures for L'Île-Rousse to Marseille ferries for today, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:30 PM L'Île-Rousse | 11h45 | 5:15 AM Marseille | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM L'Île-Rousse | 11h00 | 5:00 AM Marseille | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM L'Île-Rousse | 11h45 | 6:15 AM Marseille | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from L'Île-Rousse to Marseille run on average 3 times per day, taking around 12h 41m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 161 nautical miles (299 km) distance in 6h 0m. There are 18 sailings per week. Ferries from L'Île-Rousse to Marseille are available to foot passengers.


Distance 161 nautical miles (299 km) |
Average sailing duration 12h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 18 |
Fastest ferry 6h 0m |
First ferry 6:45 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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