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The Royan-Le Verdon ferry

The ferry connection between Le Verdon-sur-Mer and Royan allows you to cross the Gironde estuary in about twenty minutes, avoiding the long detour via Bordeaux.
This crossing is operated year-round by two ships, La Gironde and L'Estuaire, which transport cars, bicycles, pedestrians, campervans, and trucks...

Royan - Le Verdon timetable:

From Tuesday, July 1 to Friday, July 4, 2025 inclusive

Departure from Royan
every day, Monday to Sunday: :
7:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Departure from Le Verdon
every day, Monday to Sunday:

7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

From Saturday, July 5 to Sunday, August 24, 2025 inclusive

Departure from Royan
every day, Monday to Sunday: continuous rotations with a first departure at 7:45 a.m. (Saturday at 7:15 a.m.) and a last departure at 9:00 p.m.

Departure from Le Verdon
every day, Monday to Sunday: continuous rotations with a first departure at 7:15 a.m. (Saturday at 6:30 a.m.) and a last departure at 8:30 p.m.

From Monday 25 to Sunday 31 August 2025 inclusive

Departure from Royan
every day, Monday to Sunday: continuous rotations with a first departure at 7:45 a.m. and a last departure at 8:30 p.m.

Departure from Le Verdon
every day, Monday to Sunday: continuous rotations with a first departure at 7:15 a.m. and a last departure at 8:00 p.m.

From Monday 1st to Sunday 21st September 2025 inclusive

Departure from Royan
every day, Monday to Sunday: 7:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Departure from Le Verdon
every day, Monday to Sunday: 7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

From Monday, September 22 to Thursday, October 16, 2025 inclusive

Departure from Royan
Monday to Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Departure from Le Verdon
Monday to Friday: 7:15am - 9:30am - 11:45am - 1:45pm - 3:30pm - 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

From Friday, October 17 to Sunday, November 2, 2025 inclusive

Departure from Royan
Monday to Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - 4 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Departure from Le Verdon
Monday to Friday: 7:15am - 9:30am - 11:45am - 1:45pm - 3:30pm - 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

From Monday, November 3, 2025 to Tuesday, March 31, 2026 inclusive

Departure from Royan
Monday to Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Departure from Le Verdon
Monday to Friday: 7:15am - 9:30am - 11:45am - 1:45pm - 3:30pm - 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Questions - Answers

Can I reserve a crossing?

It is not possible to reserve crossings.
Please arrive for boarding 30 minutes before your chosen departure time.

Maximum height for cars with bicycles on the roof ?

There is no maximum height for cars with bicycles on the roof.

Accessibility for people with reduced mobility?

All ships are equipped with an elevator. Those requiring special accommodations must register at the toll booth before boarding.

Payment method ?

Payment is made upon boarding (credit card, cash and holiday vouchers).

GPS addresses for boarding?

Royan: rue de La Galiote 17200 Royan

Le Verdon: 19 avenue du phare de Cordouan 33123 Le Verdon-sur-Mer

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