Port of Ajaccio: ferries, services and useful information

🕰️ Discover the maritime heart of Corsica: stunning landscapes and strategic ferry links

Located in the scenic gulf of Ajaccio, this port is a vital hub for connections between Corsica, mainland France, and Sardinia. Centrally located and accessible on foot from the city center, it offers seasonal and year-round ferry routes and quality services for passengers and vehicles.

⛴️ Ferry companies and routes to/from Ajaccio

Seafy recommends these companies currently operating from the port of Ajaccio:

• Corsica Ferries – Ajaccio → Toulon / Nice / Porto Torres
  Seasonal and annual crossings to France and Sardinia, with vehicle boarding available.

🚫 GNV and Grimaldi Lines do not operate departures from Ajaccio.

📌 Estimated travel times

• Ajaccio → Toulon / Nice: 6–8 hours

• Ajaccio → Porto Torres: approx. 3–4 hours

📍 How to reach the port of Ajaccio

The port is right in the city center, just a few steps from the waterfront and major hotels.

🚗 By car

Follow N193 or T21 toward “Ajaccio – Centre Ville” → follow signs for “Port de Commerce”
🅿️ Paid parking available near Gare Maritime, average rate ~€10/day

🚆 By train

• Regional rail connections (Trains de Corse) from Bastia and Corte

• The train station is about 10 minutes on foot from the ferry terminal

🚌 By public transport

• City bus lines: 1, 2, 5, 7

• Recommended stops: Gare Maritime or Place Foch

✈️ From Ajaccio Airport (AJA – Napoléon Bonaparte)

• Distance: approx. 6 km

• Bus line 8 or airport shuttle to the city (15–20 min, ~€5)

• Taxi fare: ~€15–20

🛳️ Passenger terminal and facilities

Gare Maritime d’Ajaccio

• Ticket offices

• Waiting areas

• Café and restrooms

• Elevators and accessibility for reduced-mobility passengers

• Baggage assistance on request (via some ferry companies)

🆓 Free internal shuttle (high season only)

Shuttle service connects:

• Ferry terminal

• Vehicle and freight boarding areas

📶 Seafy tip

👉 Don’t forget to connect to the onboard Wi-Fi once on the ship to stay connected.
You’ll have access to ferry services, schedules, and onboard content during your crossing.