Blaye Lamarque Ferry - Blaye Bourg Estuary Lands Gironde Crossing Blaye Lamarque Ferry Timetable

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, September 9, 2024 to Friday, June 27, 2025 inclusive
Departure from Blaye	Lamarque 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 Sunday	Departure 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 7 to Sunday, August 24, 2025 inclusive
Departure from Blaye	Lamarque 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 25 to Sunday, September 7, 2025 inclusive
Departure from Blaye every day from Monday to Sunday	Departure 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, September 8 to Sunday, November 2, 2025 inclusive
Departure from Blaye	Lamarque 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 Monday, November 3, 2025 to Tuesday, March 31, 2026 inclusive
Departure from Blaye	Departure 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 31	Reduced 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 old	free	free
Disabled passenger companion	free	free
Pets (dog and cat)	free	free
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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