When is the ferry cheapest?

In our readings of 17 October 2026, the Nice–Ajaccio ferry is cheapest in July (from €84.00) and most expensive in July (around €84.00). Saturday 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 17 October 2026, the Nice–Ajaccio crossing takes 8 hr 15 min, by day.

How far ahead should you book?

For 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat on Nice–Ajaccio, the average price observed as of 17 October 2026 is about €48.58 when booking less than 7 days before departure, versus €84.00 when booking more than 90 days ahead. The lowest fare observed, €30.00, appears when booking 1 to 2 months ahead.

Where is it cheapest to sail from?

For 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat heading to Ajaccio, the cheapest port as of 17 October 2026 is Toulon: from €35.60 one-way with Corsica Ferries, for a departure on 6 November 2026 (€44.42 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, 59.1% of the price changes recorded on this route are decreases (averaging 6.9%) and 40.9% are increases (averaging 8.5%).

Nice–Ajaccio ferry

From €84.00Corsica Ferries, 31 July 2027

See this price with Corsica Ferries — 31 July 2027

one-way · Price recorded on 17 October 2026 · you book on Corsica Ferries's own site.

Compare day by day on Nice–Ajaccio, with flexible dates

Starting price: €84.00Corsica Ferries, 31 July 2027
Crossing time: 8 hr 15 minmedian · Corsica Ferries

Which dates?

€84.00on 31 July 2027, with Corsica Ferries

1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat — one way

Sat 31 Jul€84.00 — See this price with Corsica Ferries — 31 July 2027

See this price with Corsica Ferries — 31 July 2027

Which company?

€84.00starting price, with Corsica Ferries

One-way prices, total basket for the travel party.

1 adult foot passenger, reclining seatCorsica Ferries, 31 July 2027from €84.00
1 adult + car, cabinCorsica Ferries, 31 July 2027from €271.00
2 adults + car, cabinCorsica Ferries, 31 July 2027from €338.00
2 adults + 2 children + car, cabinCorsica Ferries, 31 July 2027from €424.00

From which port?

€84.00starting price, from Nice

1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat — one way

ToulonCorsica Ferriesfrom €35.60€44.42 on average
MarseilleLa Méridionalefrom €35.82€58.02 on average
Nicethis portCorsica Ferriesfrom €84.00€84.00 on average

Ferry to Ajaccio: every departure port compared, month by month

How long?

8 hr 15 minmedian, with Corsica Ferries

Corsica Ferries8 hr 15 min medianusual departures: 15:15by day

Durations calculated between the departure and arrival times shown by the company, for upcoming departures as of 17 October 2026.

In practice

according to the operator.

Corsica Ferries

Crossing: daytime (night crossings also offered)
Duration: between 6 and 7 hrs by day depending on the ship
Boarding: 30 min before departure on foot, 1 hr with a vehicle

Frequently asked questions

When is the ferry cheapest?: In our readings of 17 October 2026, the Nice–Ajaccio ferry is cheapest in July (from €84.00) and most expensive in July (around €84.00). Saturday 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 17 October 2026, the Nice–Ajaccio crossing takes 8 hr 15 min, by day.
How far ahead should you book?: For 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat on Nice–Ajaccio, the average price observed as of 17 October 2026 is about €48.58 when booking less than 7 days before departure, versus €84.00 when booking more than 90 days ahead. The lowest fare observed, €30.00, appears when booking 1 to 2 months ahead.
Where is it cheapest to sail from?: For 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat heading to Ajaccio, the cheapest port as of 17 October 2026 is Toulon: from €35.60 one-way with Corsica Ferries, for a departure on 6 November 2026 (€44.42 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, 59.1% of the price changes recorded on this route are decreases (averaging 6.9%) and 40.9% are increases (averaging 8.5%).

Few departures are recorded on this route so far: this page sticks to the tables above, with no seasonal or day-of-the-week analysis. It will grow as soon as more crossings go on sale.

Prices observed on 17 October 2026.