The cheapest and fastest ferries from Nice to L'Île-Rousse
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
8 h 42 m
Ferries per day
5
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 €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 5 ferries that leave Nice for L'Île-Rousse 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 8 h 42 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h .
On Tue, Dec 02 the slowest ferries will take 11 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 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 prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 6h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €162.
Distance: 97 nautical miles (180 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€37 Average price Cheapest | €271 Average price |
7h 22m Average total duration Fastest 6h 22m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Nice to L'Île-Rousse Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 11h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed |
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, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CORSICA FERRIES | 6:00 PM Port of Toulon | 11h45 | 5:45 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 2 times per day, taking around 6h 22m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €21 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 4h 45m. There are 9 sailings per week. Ferries from Nice to L'Île-Rousse are available to foot passengers.

Distance 97 nautical miles (180 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 9 |
Fastest ferry 4h 45m |
First ferry 06:45 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
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 €21. 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
- 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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