Promenade des Anglais
Walk or cycle beside the Baie des Anges and the city’s long sweep of pebble beach.
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Nice Ferry &
Nice Ferry &
Destination Guide
Explore Nice for the Promenade des Anglais, colourful old town and Mediterranean light, then sail to Corsica or Sardinia from the city-centre port.
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Discover Nice
A classic Riviera city with beaches, markets and direct Corsica Ferries departures from Port Lympia
Nice is the French Riviera’s largest city, stretching around the curve of the Baie des Anges beneath hills and a bright Mediterranean sky.
The Promenade des Anglais follows the seafront for kilometres, while Vieux Nice compresses markets, churches, narrow streets and restaurants into a colourful historic quarter.
Castle Hill provides the classic panorama over the old town and coastline. Museums associated with artists including Matisse and Chagall add strong cultural reasons to stay beyond the beach.
Nice is also exceptionally convenient for regional exploration. Frequent trains run along the Riviera toward Monaco, Menton, Cannes and Antibes, making car-free day trips easy.
Corsica Ferries operates from the Port of Nice. Its current 2026 port information lists routes to Corsican ports including Bastia, Ajaccio, Porto-Vecchio and Île-Rousse, plus Porto Torres in Sardinia, with the exact schedule varying by season.
City highlights
What to see while you are in Nice
Nice combines an easy urban beach break with one of Europe’s most attractive old towns and some of the Riviera’s best rail-based day trips.
Vieux Nice
Explore narrow streets, churches, markets, gelaterias and restaurants in the colourful old town.
Castle Hill
Climb or use the lift for panoramic views over the port, old town and Mediterranean coastline.
Cours Saleya
Visit the famous flower and produce market at the edge of Vieux Nice.
Matisse & Chagall museums
Discover major collections connected with artists strongly associated with the Côte d’Azur.
Riviera rail trips
Use frequent trains for Monaco, Antibes, Cannes, Menton and other coast destinations.
Tours & experiences
Things to Do in Nice
Browse Nice walking tours, Monaco excursions, Riviera day trips, food experiences and coastal cruises.
Tours and activities displayed in this section are supplied through Viator. Availability, descriptions and prices are provided by the activity supplier and can change.
Arriving or departing by ferry
Nice Ferry Terminal
The port is unusually close to the city centre. Trams, buses, taxis and walking routes connect Port Lympia with Vieux Nice, Nice-Ville station and the wider Riviera.
Current 2026 Corsica Ferries information lists Nice routes to Bastia, Ajaccio, Porto-Vecchio and Île-Rousse in Corsica and Porto Torres in Sardinia. Individual routes can be seasonal, so the booking calendar should be treated as the final authority for a specific date.
Corsica Ferries uses the commercial-ferry area at Port Lympia, east of Vieux Nice. The operator lists the port as Port de Commerce, Terminal 1, 06300 Nice.
Passenger terminal Port de Commerce, Terminal 1, 06300 Nice, France
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Corsica routes Current port information lists Bastia, Ajaccio, Porto-Vecchio and Île-Rousse
Sardinia route Porto Torres is also listed from Nice
Operator Corsica Ferries operates the principal passenger services
City access Port Lympia is close to Vieux Nice and connected by tram and bus
Plan your stay
Getting around Nice
Nice is excellent without a car thanks to trams, buses, a walkable centre and frequent Riviera rail services.
Walk the centre and seafront
Vieux Nice, the Promenade des Anglais, Castle Hill and Port Lympia can all be combined on foot.
Use Riviera trains
Nice-Ville has frequent services toward Monaco, Menton, Antibes, Cannes and other Côte d’Azur destinations.
Find Nice rail tickets here...Use tram for the port and airport
The modern tram network links central districts with Port Lympia and provides convenient connections toward the airport.
Stay in Nice
Find Nice Accommodation
Stay in Vieux Nice, the city centre or near Port Lympia
Vieux Nice gives atmosphere, central hotels suit rail travel, and Port Lympia is convenient for ferry departures while remaining close to major sights.
Common planning questions
Nice ferry & destination FAQs
Where is Nice Ferry Terminal?
Corsica Ferries uses Port de Commerce, Terminal 1 at Port Lympia in Nice.
Where can I sail from Nice?
Current Corsica Ferries information lists Corsican destinations including Bastia, Ajaccio, Porto-Vecchio and Île-Rousse, plus Porto Torres in Sardinia.
Which company operates ferries from Nice?
Corsica Ferries is the principal current passenger operator from Nice.
Can I take a car on ferries from Nice?
Yes. Corsica Ferries carries booked vehicles on applicable sailings.
Is Nice Ferry Terminal near the city centre?
Yes. Port Lympia is immediately east of Vieux Nice and well connected by tram, bus, taxi and walking routes.
What are the best things to do in Nice?
The Promenade des Anglais, Vieux Nice, Castle Hill, Cours Saleya and Riviera day trips are major highlights.
Can I reach Nice by train easily?
Yes. Nice-Ville has frequent regional and long-distance rail connections along the Riviera and beyond.
Should I book Nice ferries in advance?
Yes for summer and vehicle travel because many Corsica and Sardinia sailings are seasonal and capacity can fill.
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