Sardinia Ferry
Toulon - Golfo Aranci
Straight from Provence to Sardinia's northeast coast - a rare direct sailing to the Costa Smeralda
- Long overnight crossing, 13 to 17 hours depending on sailing
- Only occasional late-season sailings, no weekly schedule
- Check-in in Toulon: 1 hour with a vehicle, 30 minutes on foot before departure
What you should know about the crossing
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Getting there & the terminal
Corsica Ferries departs from its own terminal in Toulon, 2 avenue de l'Infanterie de Marine, 83000 Toulon, right behind the motorway exit: from Marseille via the A50 (exit Toulon-Centre, then follow "Port"), from Nice via the A8 and A57. You can park at the Mayol car park, a three-minute walk away, or at the Port Marchand car park.
Check-in & departure
- With a vehicle: no later than one hour before departure; in high season Corsica Ferries recommends 90 minutes.
- On foot: no later than 30 minutes before departure.
After this deadline, booked boarding is no longer guaranteed, and the ship may depart up to 30 minutes early. Online check-in opens seven days before departure; carry ID for all travellers.
On board
For the overnight crossing, book a two- or four-berth cabin as a flat rate for exclusive use, or a reclining seat; cabins must be vacated one hour before arrival. On board there's a restaurant, self-service, bars and Wi-Fi packages for an extra charge. Payment is in euros; bank cheques aren't accepted.
Vehicles, bikes & pets
Cars, motorhomes and motorcycles are all carried; dimensions must be given at booking, with a surcharge over 5.00 m length, 1.90 m height or 2.00 m width. LPG must be declared. The car deck is closed off during the crossing. More on Motorhomes on the ferry. Dogs travel with a booked place, on a lead and muzzled, with an EU pet passport and valid rabies vaccination - details on Travelling with a dog on the ferry.
Arrival & onward travel
Golfo Aranci sits on Sardinia's northeastern tip; Corsica Ferries docks at the Nuova Stazione Marittima. It's about twenty kilometres to Olbia, and the town has its own railway station on the line to Olbia. For the Costa Smeralda, Golfo Aranci is the nearest port.
Tickets & fares
Booking runs through the booking window above; the starting price is pulled live from the operator's data. Corsica Ferries distinguishes between standard and flex fares, and the "Time to Think" option keeps a booking refundable for 48 hours. With so few sailings, plan your outbound and return together, with Porto Torres as a fallback for the return if needed.
Toulon - Golfo Aranci
Direct from Toulon to the Costa Smeralda
The regular route from Toulon to Sardinia ends in Porto Torres in the northwest. Corsica Ferries only sails to Golfo Aranci on the northeast coast, about twenty kilometres from Olbia, as an exception - with occasional sailings, most recently in September.
The crossing is a long one, 13 to 17 hours depending on the timetable, and runs overnight. Check early whether your date fits; otherwise Toulon - Porto Torres is the reliable alternative.
- Crossing
- approx. 13-17 hrs
- Operator
- Corsica Ferries
- Frequency
- occasional sailings, end of season
- From
- €21
Next departures
FAQ Toulon - Golfo Aranci
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about the Toulon-Golfo Aranci ferry route
How long does the ferry from Toulon to Golfo Aranci take?+
Depending on the sailing, 13 to 17 hours, overnight. Times for your date are in the timetable.
How often does the ferry run?+
Only with occasional sailings towards the end of the season, with no fixed weekly schedule. The timetable shows which dates run; for more flexibility, take Toulon - Porto Torres instead.
How early do I need to be at the terminal in Toulon?+
With a vehicle, no later than one hour before departure; on foot, 30 minutes; in high season Corsica Ferries recommends 90 minutes. The ship may depart up to 30 minutes ahead of the stated time.
What does the crossing cost?+
The starting price above is pulled live from the operator's data. Compare all Sardinia routes on the price overview.
Can I bring my motorhome?+
Yes, with dimensions given at booking; a surcharge applies from 5.00 m length, 1.90 m height or 2.00 m width. More on Motorhomes on the ferry.
Can my dog come along?+
Yes, with a booked place, on a lead and muzzled; he can't stay in the vehicle. Papers on Travelling with a dog on the ferry.