Nice – Ile Rousse
Ferries to Corsica
Nice – Ile Rousse
Ferries to Corsica
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Nice and Ile Rousse. Corsica Ferries provides the ferry from Nice to Ile Rousse. Nice Ile Rousse ferries cost between $295 and $1508, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Nice Ile Rousse ferry typically departs Nice at about 07:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:55.
Ferries from Nice to Ile Rousse sail in around 5 hours 52 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 4 hours 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Nice to Ile Rousse provided by Corsica Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Nice to Ile Rousse typically range between $293* and $1493*. On average the Nice Ile Rousse ferry is $807*. The cheapest Nice Ile Rousse ferry prices start from $293*. The average price for a foot passenger is $277*. The average price for a car is $884*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Nice to Ile Rousse is approximately 135 miles (217km) or 117 nautical miles.
Yes, Nice Ile Rousse ferries allow cars onboard with Corsica Ferries between Nice and Ile Rousse. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Nice and Ile Rousse use our Deal Finder.
Corsica Ferries allow foot passengers on Nice Ile Rousse ferries.
Corsica Ferries allow pets on ferries from Nice to Ile Rousse. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Nice - Ile Rousse Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | France | |
| Destination Country | France | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Corsica Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$213* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 7h 30m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 07:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Distance | 117 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
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.
