The cheapest and fastest ferries from Ajaccio to Nice
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 50 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ajaccio to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ajaccio to Nice will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Ajaccio for Nice on Sun, Dec 28, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 28 the direct ferries cover the 231 km distance in an average of 11 h 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Sun, Dec 28 the slowest ferries will take 14 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.
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A GALEOTTA
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A GALEOTTATravel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Ajaccio to Nice
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Ajaccio to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €133.
Distance: 124 nautical miles (231 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€42 Average price Cheapest | €334 Average price |
12h 9m Average total duration 11h 9m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Ajaccio to Nice Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator La Meridionale | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Ajaccio to Nice ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Ajaccio to Nice ferries for tomorrow, Sunday, December 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A GALEOTTA | 5:00 PM Ajaccio | 14h00 | 7:00 AM Vieux Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
CORSICA FERRIES | 7:00 PM Port of Bastia | 10h30 | 5:30 AM Port of Nice Lympia | 0 transfersDirect | |
CORSICA FERRIES | 7:00 PM Ajaccio | 11h00 | 6:00 AM Port of Toulon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Ajaccio to Nice
Ferries from Ajaccio to Nice run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 9m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €24 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 124 nautical miles (231 km) distance in 5h 45m. There are 14 sailings per week. Ferries from Ajaccio to Nice are available to foot passengers.


Distance 124 nautical miles (231 km) |
Average sailing duration 11h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 14 |
Fastest ferry 5h 45m |
First ferry 06:45 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries, La Meridionale from Ajaccio to NiceYou can travel by ferry between Ajaccio to Nice with Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries, La Meridionale for as low as €24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries
La Meridionale
FAQs: Ferry from Ajaccio to Nice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ajaccio 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 Ajaccio, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 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 Ajaccio 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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