Prices tracked over time — dated readings
Nice–Bastia ferry
Price recorded on 27 October 2026 · you book on Corsica Ferries's own site.
When is the ferry cheapest?
In our readings of 5 October 2026, the Nice–Bastia ferry is cheapest in October (from €33.60, around €43.20 on average) and most expensive in January (around €46.67). 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 Nice–Bastia crossing takes a median 9 hr 15 min (from 7 hr 30 min to 15 hr depending on the departure), overnight (arriving the next day) for 81% of departures.
| Company | Median duration | Range | Usual departures | Day or night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsica Ferries | 9 hr 15 min | 7 hr 30 min to 15 hr | 23:45 (between 08:45 and 23:45) | overnight for 81% 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 Nice–Bastia, the average price observed as of 5 October 2026 is about €40.28 when booking less than 7 days before departure, versus €42.66 when booking more than 90 days ahead. The lowest fare observed, €27.20, appears when booking 15 to 30 days ahead.
Where is it cheapest to sail from?
For 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat heading to Bastia, the cheapest port as of 5 October 2026 is Livorno: from €28.00 one-way with Corsica Ferries, for a departure on 17 October 2026 (€44.76 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, 44.7% of the price changes recorded on this route are decreases (averaging 6.4%) and 55.3% are increases (averaging 8.1%).
By travel option
| Travel option | From | Company | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 adult foot passenger, reclining seat | €33.60 | Corsica Ferries | 27 October 2026 |
| 1 adult + car, cabin | €140.00 | Corsica Ferries | 17 October 2026 |
| 2 adults + car, cabin | €182.00 | Corsica Ferries | 17 October 2026 |
| 2 adults + 2 children + car, cabin | €229.00 | Corsica Ferries | 27 October 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 | €43.20 | €33.60 | €152.83 | €140.00 | €188.50 | €182.00 | €239.50 | €229.00 |
| November 2026 | €45.50 | €44.00 | €181.50 | €179.00 | €216.25 | €212.00 | €267.25 | €260.00 |
| December 2026 | €45.60 | €41.70 | €183.60 | €176.00 | €220.60 | €210.00 | €274.20 | €262.00 |
| January 2027 | €46.67 | €41.00 | €173.00 | €156.00 | €210.25 | €186.00 | €263.75 | €232.00 |
Prices by day of the week
| Day | Average price |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | €33.60 |
| Saturday | €45.77 |
| Sunday | €47.57 |
Where to sail from for less
| Departure port | Country | Lowest price | Average price | Cheapest company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livorno | IT | €28.00 | €44.76 | Corsica Ferries |
| Savona | IT | €33.10 | €51.91 | Corsica Ferries |
| Nice | FR | €33.60 | €45.29 | Corsica Ferries |
| Toulon | FR | €37.00 | €43.80 | Corsica Ferries |
| Genoa | IT | €50.04 | €57.41 | Moby Lines |
| Marseille | FR | €56.37 | €60.23 | Corsica Linea |
Which company
| Company | Lowest price | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Corsica Ferries | €33.60 | €45.29 |
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: €84.40 — outward on 19 December 2026 (Corsica Ferries, €41.70), return on 26 December 2026 (Corsica Ferries, €42.70).
Total of two separately observed crossings; prices remain one-way.
The 8 cheapest dates
| Date | Day | Company | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/10/2026 | Tuesday | Corsica Ferries | €33.60 | View |
| 09/01/2027 | Saturday | Corsica Ferries | €41.00 | View |
| 19/12/2026 | Saturday | Corsica Ferries | €41.70 | View |
| 31/10/2026 | Saturday | Corsica Ferries | €42.00 | View |
| 14/11/2026 | Saturday | Corsica Ferries | €44.00 | View |
| 06/12/2026 | Sunday | Corsica Ferries | €44.70 | View |
| 28/11/2026 | Saturday | Corsica Ferries | €45.00 | View |
| 07/11/2026 | Saturday | Corsica Ferries | €46.00 | 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)