The cheapest and fastest ferries from Nice to Ajaccio
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 39 m
Ferries per day
5
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Nice to Ajaccio is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Ajaccio will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £21.
Of the 5 ferries that leave Nice for Ajaccio every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed 03 Dec the direct ferries cover the 231 km distance in an average of 7 h 39 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 9 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 Ajaccio
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Nice to Ajaccio among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £73.
Distance: 124 nautical miles (231 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£32 Average Price Cheapest | £297 Average Price |
12h 4m Average total duration 11h 4m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Nice to Ajaccio Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator La Meridionale | Departure Time 18:15 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 12h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Live departures
Nice to Ajaccio ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Ajaccio ferries for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PIANA | 17:15 Vieux Port | 12h45 | 06:00 Ajaccio | 0 changesdirect | |
CORSICA FERRIES | 19:00 Port of Toulon | 11h00 | 06:00 Ajaccio | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Nice to Ajaccio
Ferries from Nice to Ajaccio run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 4m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £20 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 124 nautical miles (231 km) distance in 5h 0m. There are 15 sailings per week. Ferries from Nice to Ajaccio are available to foot passengers.


Distance 124 nautical miles (231 km) |
Average sailing duration 11h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 15 |
Fastest ferry 5h 0m |
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 AjaccioYou can travel by ferry between Nice to Ajaccio with Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries, La Meridionale for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries
La Meridionale
FAQs: Nice to Ajaccio ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice to Ajaccio 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 Ajaccio, 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 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Nice and Ajaccio
- 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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