- Must visit
Musée National Marc Chagall
Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Cheapest price on Oct 15
€24
Average ticket price on Oct 15
€30
Fastest journey on Oct 15
10 h
Average journey duration on Oct 15
12 h 30 m
Ferries on Oct 15
3
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from L'Île-Rousse to Nice 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 Nice will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
On Thu, Oct 15, we found 3 ferries from L'Île-Rousse to Nice, including 3 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 15 the direct ferries cover the 180 km distance in an average of 12 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 10 h .
On Thu, Oct 15 the slowest ferries will take 15 h 45 m 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.






Ferries from L'Île-Rousse to Nice run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 8m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 97 nautical miles (180 km) distance in 5h 30m. There are 1 sailings per week. Ferries from L'Île-Rousse to Nice are available to foot passengers.

Distance 97 nautical miles (180 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 5h 30m |
First ferry 6:45 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 11h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 10h45 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for L'Île-Rousse to Nice ferries for today, Wednesday, October 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CORSICA FERRIES | 9:00 PM Port of Bastia | 10h00 | 7:00 AM Port of Savona | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
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Port Lympia -> Place Garibaldi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from L'Île-Rousse to Nice by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most L'Île-Rousse to Nice ferries use the Port of Bastia to Port of Savona port pair. Use this guide to compare L'Île-Rousse and Nice ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Nice Lympia is 1 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Nice Lympia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Le Local (0.3km), La Vigna (0.5km), Les Amoureux (0.7km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are multiple ATMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Nice Lympia.
Available at Port of Nice Lympia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Nice Lympia.
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