- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from L'Île-Rousse to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from L'Île-Rousse to Genoa will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 2 ferries that leave L'Île-Rousse for Genoa on Tue, Jul 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct ferries cover the 197 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest ferries will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from L'Île-Rousse to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 6h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $29, and a ferry costs an average of $29.
Distance: 106 nautical miles (197 km)
Most popular Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 13h15 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat |
The table below shows live departures for L'Île-Rousse to Genoa ferries for today, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:00 AM L'Île-Rousse | 5h00 | 11:00 AM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM L'Île-Rousse | 5h00 | 12:00 PM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from L'Île-Rousse to Genoa run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 15m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $29 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 106 nautical miles (197 km) distance in 4h 30m. There are 9 sailings per week. Ferries from L'Île-Rousse to Genoa are available to foot passengers.


Distance 106 nautical miles (197 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€29) |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 9 |
Fastest ferry 4h 30m |
First ferry 7:15 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
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Most L'Île-Rousse to Genoa ferries use the Port of Bastia to Port of Livorno port pair. Use this guide to compare L'Île-Rousse and Genoa ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Genoa is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Genoa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Trattoria dell'Acciughetta (0.3km), Soho Restaurant & Fish Work (0.5km), Eataly Genova (0.7km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Genoa.
Available at Port of Genoa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Port of Genoa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Genoa.