Nice – Ile Rousse
Ferries to Corsica
Nice – Ile Rousse
Ferries to Corsica
The Nice to Ile Rousse ferry route is provided by 1 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Nice to Ile Rousse takes approximately 5 hours 52 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Nice to Ile Rousse ferry can range between 4 hours 45 minutes and 13 hours depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 3 weekly sailings from Nice to Ile Rousse.
Corsica Ferries provide 1 sailing daily, 3 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Nice Port at approximately 07:15 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 23:55. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Nice to Ile Rousse is with Corsica Ferries in 4 hours 45 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Nice to Ile Rousse usually cost around $547.08.
There are overnight ferries from Nice to Ile Rousse. The overnight ferry departs at 23:55 and arrives at 05:55.
There are cabins available on ferries from Nice to Ile Rousse with Corsica Ferries.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Nice to Ile Rousse with Corsica Ferries.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Nice to Ile Rousse ferry with Corsica Ferries.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Nice Ile Rousse ferry with Corsica Ferries.
Passengers travelling with Corsica Ferries can bring 1 piece of checked luggage per person, not exceeding the dimensions of 200 cm in height, 100 cm in length, and 50 cm in depth. Please do not exceed this limit otherwise you may be forced to pay additional fees.
The price of a ferry from Nice to Ile Rousse can vary between $170.97 and $1,006.02 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $176.45, with prices ranging from $27 and $428. The average price of a car passenger is $604.96, with prices ranging from $76 and $969. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 June 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Ile Rousse ferry.
First class is available on ferries from Nice to Ile Rousse with Corsica Ferries.
The best way to travel from Nice to Ile Rousse is by ferry. With 1 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Nice - Ile Rousse Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | France | |
| Destination Country | Corsica | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Corsica Ferries | |
| Average Price | $534 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5 h 52 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 07:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:55 | |
| Distance | 117 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 June 2025.
The French city of Nice is located on the south east coast of the country and lies on the Mediterranean Sea coast. It is the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region's second largest city, after Marseille. Over recent years the city has been experiencing an economic, cultural, artistic and architectural revolution. For centuries, however, Nice has been a popular destination for tourists and is within driving distance to other tourist destinations in the region including Cannes, Antibes and Villefrance-sur-Mer. The city caters for the high end traveller, with a number of luxury hotels mainly located around the Promenade des Anglais, down to the most price sensitive, with an equally good selection of backpacker hostels and cheaper hotels. The villas of Nice have never been more popular, with the most exclusive having the best views of the French Riviera coastline, with others looking inland towards the surrounding hills and vineyards.
In the heart of the city is the port which provides ferry connections to Corsica, Calvi, Bastia, Ajaccio and L'Ile Rousse. Passenger facilities at the port's two terminals include a tourist information office, car parking, showers, toilets, public telephones and a baby changing area.
L'ile-Rousse is a town that lies on a beautiful bay in the Balagne region of north western Corsica and has lovely white sandy beaches and is known for its red porphyry islets, which give the town its name. The town is one of the areas nicest places to visit and aside from its beaches it is surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains. Streets in the old town are named after people such as Pascal Paoli, Napoleon and Louise Phillippe and are lovely to stroll along and tend to be located around the town's main square, Place Paoli, which is shaded by lovely old Plain trees.
For the best views of the town it is best to head north to the Ile de la Pietra, and then on to the lighthouse. At sunset, the setting of the town against the red granite backdrop, is a stunning view. Also in this area is a Genoese watchtower which is also popular with visitors.
Located close to L'Ile-Rousse is the village of Monticello which is surrounded by olive trees and has charming small streets, ancient buildings, imposing houses, chapels, archaeological sites and walking paths. The village also offers one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Corsica.
