The cheapest and fastest ferries from Nice to Corsica (Island)
Cheapest price
€26
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Ferries per day
5
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Nice to Corsica (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Corsica (Island) will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
Of the 5 ferries that leave Nice for Corsica (Island) on Wed, Nov 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct ferries cover the 234 km distance in an average of 7 h 12 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest ferries will take 8 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.










Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Nice to Corsica (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Nice to Corsica (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €198.
Distance: 126 nautical miles (234 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€31 Average price Cheapest | €330 Average price |
12h 7m Average total duration 11h 7m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Nice to Corsica (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator La Meridionale | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 12h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 11h45 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Live departures
Nice to Corsica (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Corsica (Island) ferries for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PIANA | 5:15 PM Vieux Port | 12h45 | 6:00 AM Ajaccio | 0 transfersDirect | |
CORSICA FERRIES | 6:00 PM Port of Toulon | 11h45 | 5:45 AM Port of Bastia | 0 transfersDirect | |
CORSICA FERRIES | 7:00 PM Port of Toulon | 11h00 | 6:00 AM Ajaccio | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 19 | |||||
![]() | 6:30 AM Nice | 8h00 | 2:30 PM Corsica (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Nice | 10h00 | 5:15 PM Corsica (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Nice to Corsica (Island)
Ferries from Nice to Corsica (Island) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 11h 7m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 126 nautical miles (234 km) distance in 5h 15m. There are 32 sailings per week. Ferries from Nice to Corsica (Island) are available to foot passengers.


Distance 126 nautical miles (234 km) |
Average sailing duration 11h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 32 |
Fastest ferry 5h 15m |
First ferry 06:45 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries, La Meridionale from Nice to Corsica (Island)You can travel by ferry between Nice to Corsica (Island) with Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries, La Meridionale for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries
La Meridionale
FAQs: Ferry from Nice to Corsica (Island)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice to Corsica (Island) 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 Corsica (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Nice Lympia, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Ajaccio, located 27.8 miles (44.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Nice to Corsica (Island)
- 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
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Le Grilladin (0.3km)
- A Cantina di l'Orriu (0.5km)
- Le Bistrot (0.7km)
- Main companies are Taxi Porto-Vecchio and Corsica Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 10, Stop: Porto-Vecchio Gare Routière
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 12:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Le 20123 (0.3km)
- A Nepita (0.5km)
- L'Altru Versu (0.7km)
- Main companies are Taxi Ajaccio and Taxi Corse.
- Free
- Route Nationale 193, Exit D111Bus Line 1, Stop: Gare Maritime
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant A Siesta (0.2km)
- Restaurant Le Rendez-Vous (0.3km)
- Restaurant La Marine (0.4km)
- Main companies are Taxi L'Île-Rousse and Taxi Balagne.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: L'Île-Rousse Port


