The cheapest and fastest ferries from Nice to L'Île-Rousse
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Ferries per day
2
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to L'Île-Rousse will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Nice for L'Île-Rousse every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 17 Apr the direct ferries cover the 180 km distance in an average of 10 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 12 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.
18:0012h30Nice6:30L'Île-Rousse£231One-way0 changes
9:008h30Nice17:30L'Île-Rousse£321One-way0 changes
9:008h30Nice17:30L'Île-Rousse£321One-way0 changes
18:0012h30Nice6:30L'Île-Rousse£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare 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 £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £72.
Distance: 97 nautical miles (180 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Nice to L'Île-Rousse ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to L'Île-Rousse ferries for tomorrow, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 Nice | 8h30 | 17:30 L'Île-Rousse | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Nice | 12h30 | 6:30 L'Île-Rousse | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 25m. 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 97 nautical miles (180 km) distance in 6h 30m. 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 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 9 |
Fastest ferry 6h 30m |
First ferry 6:45 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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 £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Nice to L'Île-Rousse ferries
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
Important Stations and Airports in Nice and 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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