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How to get from Corsica to Nice
Flights from Ajaccio, Bastia and Calvi to Nice take about 45–50 minutes, while Corsica Ferries sailings from Bastia, Calvi, Île-Rousse or Ajaccio take roughly 5 to 6 hours or more. Ferries are the only way to bring a car.
Best option: Flight. A short flight is much faster than the ferry if you do not need to bring a car.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| flight Flights (mainly Air Corsica) from Ajaccio, Bastia or Calvi to Nice | about 45–50 min | several a day from Ajaccio and Bastia; fewer from Calvi | about €60–200 | More flights in summer; check current schedules. |
| ferry Corsica Ferries from Bastia, Calvi, Île-Rousse or Ajaccio to Nice | about 5 h – 6 h by day, longer overnight | daily in summer, fewer in winter | about €40–100 per person; car extra | Seasonal schedules; check current timetables. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Book flights early in summer, when demand is high.
- If taking a car, book the ferry well ahead in July and August.
- Nice port is close to the old town.
- Nice airport is about 20 minutes by tram from the centre.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Corsica to Nice?
Daytime Corsica Ferries sailings take about 5 to 6 hours depending on the port, with Calvi and Île-Rousse to Nice among the shorter crossings and Ajaccio and Bastia somewhat longer. Overnight sailings take longer but save a hotel night. Schedules change by season, so check current timetables before you plan.
Is it cheaper to fly or take the ferry?
For a foot passenger, the ferry can be cheaper, at about €40–100. Flights can cost a similar amount if booked early but rise quickly in summer. If you are bringing a car, the ferry is the only option. Count the time too: the flight takes under an hour, the ferry most of a day.
Can I drive from Corsica to Nice?
Only by taking a car ferry. Corsica is an island with no bridge to mainland France, so the car must travel by Corsica Ferries from Bastia, Calvi, Île-Rousse or Ajaccio to Nice. Book the car space well ahead in July and August, and check that your rental company allows cars on ferries.
Which Corsican airport has the most flights to Nice?
Ajaccio and Bastia usually have the most flights to Nice, mainly with Air Corsica, with several departures a day in summer. Calvi has fewer flights, and Figari has little or no service to Nice. Schedules change each season, so check current timetables and compare with flights to Marseille if Nice is full.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.