Prices tracked over time — dated readings
Bastia–Nice ferry — the return from Corsica
Price recorded on 19 December 2026 · you book on Corsica Ferries's own site.
When is the ferry cheapest?
In our readings of 5 October 2026, the Bastia–Nice ferry is cheapest in December (from €40.30, around €43.93 on average) and most expensive in October (around €80.27). Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to sail.
How long is the crossing?
According to the timetables shown by Corsica Ferries for upcoming departures as of 5 October 2026, the Bastia–Nice crossing takes a median 10 hr (from 7 hr 30 min to 15 hr depending on the departure), overnight (arriving the next day) for 55% of departures.
| Company | Median duration | Range | Usual departures | Day or night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsica Ferries | 10 hr | 7 hr 30 min to 15 hr | 20:00 (between 07:15 and 21:00) | overnight for 55% of departures |
Durations calculated between the departure and arrival times shown by the company, for upcoming departures as of 5 October 2026.
How far ahead should you book?
For 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat on Bastia–Nice, the average price observed as of 5 October 2026 is about €50.95 when booking less than 7 days before departure, versus €43.37 when booking more than 90 days ahead. The lowest fare observed, €23.26, appears when booking 2 to 3 months ahead.
Where is it cheapest to sail from?
For 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat heading to Nice, the cheapest port as of 5 October 2026 is Bastia: from €40.30 one-way with Corsica Ferries, for a departure on 19 December 2026 (€56.94 on average). From one port to the next, the fare is not the same.
How often do prices move, and by how much?
Since 1 July 2026, 45.8% of the price changes recorded on this route are decreases (averaging 6.3%) and 54.2% are increases (averaging 8.4%).
Leaving Corsica: what the direction changes
Leaving from Bastia, the lowest price recorded for 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat is €40.30 with Corsica Ferries, for a departure on 19 December 2026. In the other direction, from Nice to Bastia, it is €33.60 with Corsica Ferries, for a departure on 27 October 2026.
The two directions are recorded separately and do not share their cheapest month on average: December on the way back, October on the way out.
See the outward route: Nice–Bastia ferry, the outward trip to Corsica
By travel option
| Travel option | From | Company | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat | €40.30 | Corsica Ferries | 19 December 2026 |
| 1 adult + car, cabin | €164.00 | Corsica Ferries | 19 December 2026 |
| 2 adults + car, cabin | €198.00 | Corsica Ferries | 19 December 2026 |
| 2 adults + 2 children + car, cabin | €248.00 | Corsica Ferries | 19 December 2026 |
One-way prices, total basket for the travel party.
Prices by month
| Month | 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat | 1 adult + car, cabin | 2 adults + car, cabin | 2 adults + 2 children + car, cabin | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| avg. | Lowest price | avg. | Lowest price | avg. | Lowest price | avg. | Lowest price | |
| October 2026 | €80.27 | €67.80 | €277.99 | €164.97 | €340.79 | €232.97 | €419.19 | €298.00 |
| December 2026 | €43.93 | €40.30 | €180.50 | €164.00 | €216.75 | €198.00 | €269.75 | €248.00 |
| January 2027 | €48.00 | €47.00 | €173.00 | €165.00 | €213.00 | €204.00 | €270.00 | €260.00 |
Prices by day of the week
| Day | Average price |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | €47.00 |
| Friday | €61.50 |
| Saturday | €57.08 |
Where to sail from for less
| Departure port | Country | Lowest price | Average price | Cheapest company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastia | FR | €40.30 | €56.94 | Corsica Ferries |
Which company
| Company | Lowest price | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Corsica Ferries | €40.30 | €56.94 |
In practice
according to the operator.
Corsica Ferries
- Crossing
- mainly daytime (night crossings also offered)
- Duration
- 6.5 to 8.5 hrs by day depending on the ship, 9 to 12 hrs by night (according to the timetables published by Corsica Ferries)
- Boarding
- 30 min before departure on foot, 1 hr with a vehicle
The cheapest round trip
Cheapest round trip observed: €81.30 — outward on 19 December 2026 (Corsica Ferries, €40.30), return on 9 January 2027 (Corsica Ferries, €41.00).
Total of two separately observed crossings; prices remain one-way.
The 8 cheapest dates
| Date | Day | Company | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/12/2026 | Saturday | Corsica Ferries | €40.30 | View |
| 26/12/2026 | Saturday | Corsica Ferries | €42.70 | View |
| 05/12/2026 | Saturday | Corsica Ferries | €45.70 | View |
| 29/12/2026 | Tuesday | Corsica Ferries | €47.00 | View |
| 01/01/2027 | Friday | Corsica Ferries | €47.00 | View |
| 02/01/2027 | Saturday | Corsica Ferries | €49.00 | View |
| 10/10/2026 | Saturday | Corsica Ferries | €67.80 | View |
| 16/10/2026 | Friday | Corsica Ferries | €76.00 | View |
This page sticks to the price tables above. The month-by-month and day-by-day analysis of this route is written in French. Read the full analysis (in French)