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Bac Blaye-Lamarque

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

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Blaye-Lamarque ferry timetable

From Monday, Wednesday, April 1st to Friday, June 26th, 2026 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 27 to Sunday, July 5, 2026 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: 9am – 10:30am – 12pm – 13:30pm – 15pm – 16:30pm – 18pm – 19:30pm	-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: 9:30am – 11am – 12:30pm – 14pm – 15:30pm – 17pm – 18:30pm – 20pm
From Monday, July 6 to Sunday, August 23, 2026 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, August 24 to Sunday, September 6, 2026 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: 9am – 10:30am – 12pm – 13:30pm – 15pm – 16:30pm – 18pm – 19:30pm	-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: 9:30am – 11am – 12:30pm – 14pm – 15:30pm – 17pm – 18:30pm – 20pm
From Monday, September 7th to Sunday, November 1st, 2026 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: 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 Wednesday, 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 30 minutes (between 20 and 40 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	€6	€4
13 25-years	€4	€3
4 12-years	€3	€2
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	€3	€3
Quad, motorbike, car without a license	€15	€8
Car, van <3,5 tonnes	€25	€13
Motorhome	€40	€28
Caravans, trailer hitches > 750 kg Trailers < 750 kg	€20 €15	€14 €10

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

Check train schedules and fares 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 from Blaye and stops at Cars – Plassac (gallo roman villa, masaïque village, terra aventura) – Villeneuve (corniche road) – Gauriac – Bayon – Saint Seurin de Bourg – Bourg (village of Bourg) – Tauriac – Prignac and Marcamps (Pair non Pair cave) Saint Gervais – Saint André de Cubzac – Cubzac les Ponts.

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

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