- Must visit
Es Baluard Museu d'Art Contemporani de Palma
Contemporary art museum inside a restored bastion, with strong Balearic and Spanish collections and sea views.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
19 h 15 m
Average duration
19 h 15 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
598 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Nice to Palma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Palma will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Nice for Palma on Fri, Jun 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct ferries cover the 598 km distance in an average of 19 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 19 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest ferries will take 19 h 15 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.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Palma 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 flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $47.
Distance: 322 nautical miles (598 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price | $204 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 57m Average total duration 16h 57m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Palma:
A ferry is $143 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Palma costing on average $185 (€153).
Other travel options to Palma take longer:
Ferry takes on average 16h 57m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 20h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 19h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 16h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 17h15 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 16h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 16h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Palma ferries for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:00 PM Nice | 19h30 | 11:30 AM Palma | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Nice to Palma run on average 1 times per day, taking around 16h 57m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 322 nautical miles (598 km) distance in 16h 0m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Nice to Palma are available to foot passengers.

Distance 322 nautical miles (598 km) |
Average sailing duration 16h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 16h 0m |
First ferry 7:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Elegant central boulevard lined with historic buildings and terraces, ideal for a classic Palma stroll.
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Atmospheric maze of lanes, courtyards, and noble houses, perfect for slow walking and discovering local architecture.
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Official public transport app
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