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Port of Marseille: ferry terminal and crossings
Marseille is France’s main port for routes to North Africa and Corsica. Ferries to Tunis leave from the eastern basins of the Grand Port Maritime, north of the Joliette district.
It is the historic route for families heading home to Tunisia: overnight crossings, cars and campervans on board, and very busy summers.
Find your crossing to or from Marseille
Routes to and from Marseille
Departures
- Ferry Marseille – Ajaccio
- Ferry Marseille – Algeria
- Ferry Marseille – Annaba
- Ferry Marseille – Bastia
- Ferry Marseille – Bejaia
- Ferry Marseille – Ile Rousse
- Ferry Marseille – Marseille
- Ferry Marseille – Oran
- Ferry Marseille – Porto Torres
- Ferry Marseille – Porto Vecchio
- Ferry Marseille – Propriano
- Ferry Marseille – Skikda
- Ferry Marseille – Tanger
- Ferry Marseille – Tunis
- Ferry Marseille – Zarzis
Arrivals
- Ferry Ajaccio – Marseille
- Ferry Algeria – Marseille
- Ferry Annaba – Marseille
- Ferry Bastia – Marseille
- Ferry Bejaia – Marseille
- Ferry Ile Rousse – Marseille
- Ferry Marseille – Marseille
- Ferry Nador – Marseille
- Ferry Oran – Marseille
- Ferry Porto Torres – Marseille
- Ferry Porto Vecchio – Marseille
- Ferry Propriano – Marseille
- Ferry Skikda – Marseille
- Ferry Tanger – Marseille
- Ferry Tunis – Marseille
- Ferry Zarzis – Marseille
Practical guide to the port of Marseille
Getting there
- By car: A7 or A55 motorway, exit « Ports / Joliette », then follow the signs to the terminal shown on your ticket.
- By public transport: metro line 2 (Joliette) and the tram serve the Joliette district.
- From Saint-Charles station: about fifteen minutes by taxi.
Formalities
For Tunisia, you go through border police and customs checks before boarding. Have your ID and vehicle papers ready.
Summer tips
- Arrive at least 3 hours before departure with a vehicle.
- Fill up and do your shopping beforehand: the wait to board can be long.
- Keep an overnight bag in the car with you: the garage is closed during the crossing.
Frequently asked questions
What time should I arrive at the port of Marseille?
With a vehicle, check in at least 3 hours before departure, a little earlier in July and August. Foot passengers usually need 2 hours. The check-in deadline is printed on your ticket.
Which companies sail from Marseille to Tunis?
The route is run notably by CTN and Corsica Linea. Compare each company’s times and prices by running a search.
How long is Marseille – Tunis?
About a day at sea depending on the ship. Exact times are shown in the search results.