Ferries to France – Timetables, Offers and Online Booking
France is easily reachable thanks to numerous maritime connections across the Mediterranean Sea, the English Channel, and the Atlantic Ocean.
With companies like Sardinia Ferries, Corsica Ferries, La Méridionale, GNV, Corsica Linea, Brittany Ferries and others, travelers can count on safe, comfortable, and reliable routes.
On Ferriesonline.com you can compare offers, routes, and prices and book low-cost tickets to France in just a few clicks.
Index
▸ Connections to France▸ Prices and offers▸ Check-in and Boarding▸ Travel Tips▸ FAQ – Questions Fréquentes🌍 Ferries vers la France – Liaisons mises à jour
UK / Ireland – France Ferries
North Africa – France Ferries
*Les horaires de traversée peuvent varier selon le navire et la date de départ.
⚑ Ports: Possible Destinations
France offers many strategic ports perfect for reaching the country by sea.
In the north: Calais, Dunkerque, Cherbourg, Roscoff, Caen, Le Havre, and Saint-Malo, ideal for travelers from the UK and Ireland.
The south of France is connected via Mediterranean ports such as Nice, Toulon, and Marseille, perfect for travelers from Italy, Corsica, or Spain.
The port of Sète is a common arrival point for passengers from North Africa via Tunis, Nador, and Tangier Med.
These ports offer modern facilities, efficient connections, and quick access to France’s main tourist regions.
Shipping Companies and Onboard Services
Main companies operating routes to France include:
Onboard services include cabins, seats, restaurants, bars, relaxation areas, family services, pet-friendly zones, and vehicle decks.
💰 Prices and Offers
Ferry prices to France vary depending on the season, company, and type of accommodation. Indicatively:
- Adult Italy → France (one-way): €50–70 for deck passage
- Family (2 adults + 2 children) with car: €150–250 for seats
Companies regularly offer promotions, seasonal discounts, and special rates for cabins, vehicles, and families.
Booking via Ferriesonline.com allows you to compare the best offers in real time.
Check-in and Boarding
Arrival at the port: Corsica and Spain-France: 2 hours in advance with a vehicle, 1 hour without; for departures with Brittany Ferries, the arrival time with a car is 90 minutes, on foot 45 minutes, for those travelling with animals, the arrival time is at least 60 minutes. Identity documents, vehicle registration document and animal health passport are required. For routes to North Africa, the time required to arrive at the port can vary from 3 to 6 hours. We recommend that you always check the information on your ticket. It is very important to check the entrance gate to the port of Marseille as there are several gates and normally the entrance for Tunisia and Morocco with La Meridionale, CTN and Corsica Linea is at gate 3. When purchasing your ticket or on your ticket, check for any information regarding vehicle traffic as there may be restrictions on disembarkation or traffic for vans or vehicles with more than 7 seats or other restrictions.
🚩 Travel Tips
For a stress-free ferry trip to France, here are some useful tips:
- Arrival at the port: arrive 2–3 hours before departure, especially if traveling with a vehicle.
- Documents: valid ID card or passport depending on the country of departure.
- Vehicles: check dimensions, availability, and boarding rules.
- Luggage: bring what you need during the crossing.
- Onboard services: cabins, seats, restaurants, relaxation areas, pet-friendly zones.
- Schedules and updates: check for any technical or weather-related changes.
Following these tips, your ferry trip to France will be comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable, allowing you to start your experience along the French coast in the best way.
FERRIES TO FRANCEAll ships allow pets: check the ‘pet-friendly’ options when booking on our portal. For Tunisia, there are entry bans for the following breeds: Pitbull, Rottweiler, Tosa Inu, Mastiff, Boerboel.
Vehicles can be transported on all routes. In this case, you must indicate the vehicle's registration number, make and model when booking. Commercial vehicles cannot be booked.
Yes, this is possible depending on the fare conditions of each airline. We encourage you to check the change or cancellation options available at the time of booking.
For citizens of EU countries travelling to Corsica, the Balearic Islands and Sardinia, an identity card is sufficient. For destinations in North Africa, a passport is required. For those travelling to the United Kingdom, in addition to a passport, please note that a visa must be obtained before arrival.
Yes. In the case of advanced pregnancy, we recommend that you present a medical certificate attesting to your fitness to travel in order to ensure maximum safety on board.
Invoices are only issued for the following companies:
- Grimaldi Lines: follow the link on the ticket;
- GNV: invoices can be requested using the following link: https://booking.gnv.it/formfatc
- Moby, Tirrenia and Toremar: invoices can only be requested by telephone before purchase by contacting our call centre;
- Blu Navy issues invoices within 24 hours of ticket purchase by sending an email or contacting the company by telephone.
Invoices cannot be issued for any other companies.
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