Crossing the Gironde estuary by boat between Blaye and Médoc. The ferry passes vehicles and pedestrians all year round.

Blaye Lamarque ferry timetables

From Monday, November 3, 2024 to Friday, June 27, 2025 inclusive
Departure from BlayeLamarque Departure
-Weekdays: 7:15 a.m. – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. – 15 p.m. – 16:30 p.m. – 18 p.m.
- Weekends and public holidays: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. – 15 p.m. – 17 p.m. – 18:30 p.m.
-Weekdays: 7:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – 15:30 p.m. – 17 p.m. – 18:30 p.m.
- Weekends and public holidays: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – 15:30 p.m. – 17:30 p.m. – 19 p.m.
From Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6, 2025 inclusive
Departure from Blaye every day from Monday to SundayDeparture from Lamarque every day from Monday to Sunday
7:15 a.m. – 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – 13:30 p.m. – 15 p.m. – 16:30 p.m. – 18 p.m. – 19:30 p.m.7:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 14 p.m. – 15:30 p.m. – 17 p.m. – 18:30 p.m. – 20 p.m.
From Monday, July 6 to Sunday, August 23, 2026 inclusive
Departure from BlayeLamarque Departure
-Weekdays: 7:15 a.m. – 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – 13:30 p.m. – 15 p.m. – 16:30 p.m. – 18 p.m. – 19:30 p.m.
- Weekends and public holidays: 7:15 a.m. – 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – 13:30 p.m. – 15 p.m. – 16:30 p.m. – 18 p.m. – 19:30 p.m. – 20:30 p.m.
-Weekdays: 7:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 14 p.m. – 15:30 p.m. – 17 p.m. – 18:30 p.m. – 20 p.m.
- Weekends and public holidays: 7:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 14 p.m. – 15:30 p.m. – 17 p.m. – 18:30 p.m. – 20 p.m. – 21 p.m.
From Monday, August 24 to Sunday, September 6, 2026 inclusive
Departure from Blaye Lamarque Departure
– Weekdays: 7:15am – 9am – 10:30am – 12pm – 13:30pm – 15pm – 16:30pm – 18pm – 19:30pm
– Weekends and public holidays: 9am – 10:30am – 12pm – 13:30pm – 15pm – 16:30pm – 18pm – 19:30pm
– Weekdays: 7:45 am – 9:30 am – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
– Weekends and public holidays: 9:30 am – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
From Monday, September 7th to Sunday, November 1st, 2026 inclusive
Departure from BlayeLamarque Departure
-Weekdays: 7:15 a.m. – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. – 15 p.m. – 16:30 p.m. – 18 p.m.
-Weekends and public holidays: 9am – 11am – 15pm – 16:30pm – 18pm
-Weekdays: 7:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – 15:30 p.m. – 17 p.m. – 18:30 p.m.
-Weekends and public holidays: 9:30am – 11:30am – 15:30pm – 17pm – 18:30pm
From Monday, November 2, 2026 to Tuesday, March 31, 2027 inclusive
Departure from BlayeDeparture of Lamarque
-Weekdays: 7:15 a.m. – 10 a.m. – 15 p.m. – 16:30 p.m. – 18 p.m.
- Weekends and public holidays: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. – 16 p.m. – 18 p.m.
-Weekdays: 7:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – 15:30 p.m. – 17 p.m. – 18:30 p.m.
- Weekends and public holidays: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – 16:30 p.m. – 18:30 p.m.
The crossing at the Sébastien Vauban amphidrome takes approximately 20 minutes (between 15 and 35 minutes depending on the tide) for a distance of 4,5 km (2,4 nautical miles). You must arrive at the pier 30 minutes before the indicated times with a vehicle, 15 minutes if you are a pedestrian. You cannot book your crossing. You pay for your crossing once on board the boat by credit card, cash, or holiday vouchers.

Blaye Lamarque ferry fares

From April 1 to October 31Reduced rate from November 1st to March 31st
PASSENGER
Adult pedestrian€4,50€2,50
13 25-years€2,50€1,50
4 12-years€1,60€1
Social pedestrian tariff€0,50€0,50
Child – 4 years oldfreefree
Disabled passenger companionfreefree
Pets (dog and cat)freefree
VEHICLE : fare added to the passenger fare
Bicycle, horse€2€2
Quad, motorbike, car without a license€15€8
Car, van <3,5 tonnes€25€13
Motorhome€35€25
Trailer, caravan <3,5 tonnes€19€12
Fares are calculated for each person based on their age and vehicle type. Please note: the car or bicycle fare does not include the cost of the driver. The pedestrian fare will be charged as an additional fee. The tonnage is limited to 3,5 tonnes on the Blaye-Lamarque crossing. By contacting the Departmental Maritime Service, you can purchase 10-trip or professional subscriptions: 05 57 42 04 49 or bacs-blaye@gironde.fr. You pay for your crossing once you are on board the boat by credit card, cash, or holiday vouchers.

A few tips :

  • In season we advise you to arrive 30 minutes before the indicated times
  • You pay for your crossing once you are on board the boat
  • You cannot reserve the ferry
  • The crossing takes around 30 minutes

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