The cheapest and fastest ferries from L'Île-Rousse to Nice
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
7 h 55 m
Ferries per day
5
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 $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 5 ferries that leave L'Île-Rousse for Nice on Tue, Dec 02, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 02 the direct ferries cover the 180 km distance in an average of 7 h 55 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h .
On Tue, Dec 02 the slowest ferries will take 9 h 30 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.










Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for L'Île-Rousse to Nice
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from L'Île-Rousse to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €165.
Distance: 97 nautical miles (180 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€37 Average price Cheapest | €269 Average price |
10h 29m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration Fastest 7h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
L'Île-Rousse to Nice Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 11h45 | Sailing Days Mon |
Live departures
L'Île-Rousse to Nice ferry times
The table below shows live departures for L'Île-Rousse to Nice ferries for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CORSICA FERRIES | 6:30 PM Port of Bastia | 11h45 | 6:15 AM Port of Toulon | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets L'Île-Rousse to Nice by flight or ferry
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from L'Île-Rousse to Nice
Ferries from L'Île-Rousse to Nice run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 29m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $27 (€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 0m. There are 8 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 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 8 |
Fastest ferry 5h 0m |
First ferry 06:45 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries, La Meridionale from L'Île-Rousse to NiceYou can travel by ferry between L'Île-Rousse to Nice with Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries, La Meridionale for as low as $27 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries
La Meridionale
FAQs: Ferry from L'Île-Rousse to Nice
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.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of L'Île-Rousse, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Nice Lympia, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from L'Île-Rousse to Nice
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Le Local (0.3km)
- La Vigna (0.5km)
- Les Amoureux (0.7km)
- Main companies are Taxi Riviera Nice and Allo Taxi Nice.
- Free
- Bus Line 38, Stop: Port Lympia
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