The cheapest and fastest ferries from Nice to L'Île-Rousse
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$37
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$37
Fastest journey on Sep 15
11 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
11 h 45 m
Ferries on Sep 15
2
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Nice to L'Île-Rousse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to L'Île-Rousse will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 2 ferries from Nice to L'Île-Rousse, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct ferries cover the 180 km distance in an average of 11 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 11 h 45 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest ferries will take 11 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.
6:00 PM11h45Nice5:45 AML'Île-Rousse$371One-way0 transfers
5:00 PM11h45Nice4:45 AML'Île-Rousse$371One-way0 transfers
6:00 PM11h45Nice5:45 AML'Île-Rousse$371One-way0 transfers
5:00 PM11h45Nice4:45 AML'Île-Rousse$371One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Nice to L'Île-Rousse
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Nice to L'Île-Rousse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $521.
Distance: 97 nautical miles (180 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $521 Average price |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to L'Île-Rousse:
A ferry is $477 (€386) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to L'Île-Rousse costing on average $521 (€422).
Other travel options to L'Île-Rousse take longer:
Ferry takes on average 8h 3m.
Nice to L'Île-Rousse Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 10h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 11h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 8h05 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 14h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sun |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 11h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Live departures
Nice to L'Île-Rousse ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to L'Île-Rousse ferries for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CORSICA FERRIES | 3:30 PM Port of Nice Lympia | 7h00 | 10:30 PM Port of Bastia | 0 transfersDirect | |
CORSICA FERRIES | 9:00 PM Port of Savona | 9h30 | 6:30 AM Port of Bastia | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Nice to L'Île-Rousse
Ferries from Nice to L'Île-Rousse run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 3m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 3 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 1 sailings per week. Ferries from Nice to L'Île-Rousse are available to foot passengers.

Distance 97 nautical miles (180 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 5h 0m |
First ferry 6:45 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Ferry operators: Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries from Nice to L'Île-RousseYou can travel by ferry between Nice to L'Île-Rousse with Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries for as low as $27 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Nice to L'Île-Rousse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice to L'Île-Rousse 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 L'Île-Rousse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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