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Bac Blaye-Lamarque

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

Blaye-Lamarque ferry timetable

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.

Prices for the Blaye-Lamarque ferry

	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.

Coming by train

Consult train timetables and prices to Saint-André-de-Cubzac or Saint-Yzan-de-Soudiac online: https://www.sncf-connect.com/

Come by bus or travel by bus

Line 430 Car Express Blaye Bordeaux: leaves from Blaye and stops at Cars, Berson, Teuillac, Pugnac, St Laurent d'Arce, St André de Cubzac, Cubzac Les Ponts.

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Line 431 destination Lormont “Buttinière”: leaves Blaye and stops at Cars – Plassac (Gallo-Roman villa, Masaic village, terra aventura) – Villeneuve (corniche road) – Gauriac – Bayon – Saint Seurin de Bourg – Bourg ( village of Bourg) – Tauriac – Prignac and Marcamps (cave of Pair non Pair) Saint Gervais – Saint André de Cubzac – Cubzac les Ponts.

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Line 432 destination Bordeaux “Les Aubiers”: leaves Blaye and stops at Cars – Berson – Teuillac – Pugnac – Tauriac – Saint Laurent d'Arce – Saint Gervais – Saint André de Cubzac.

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Line 4312 destination Jonzac: leaves Blaye and stops at Saint Martin Lacaussade – Saint Seurin de Cursac – Eyrans – Cartelégue – Etauliers – Saint Aubin – Saint Ciers sur Gironde – Saint Palais – Pleine Selve.

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