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Corsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2orBus 12+ along the Promenade?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Bus 12+ along the Promenade reaches Place Masséna and avenue Jean Médecin — the Jean Médecin tram stop, where lines 1 and 2 cross; the old town, the port and Nice-Ville station all lie inside the taxi's Nice-Centre perimeter; the Corsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2 does not. This goes on by ferry to Bastia in Corsica, landing at the port in the town centre.

The Bus 12+ along the Promenade is quicker: 16 min against 9 h 35. The Corsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2 varies between 575 and 815 minutes.

Corsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2: 13:00–23:45, Saturdays only, on the dates listed between 17 October 2026 and 2 January 2027. Bus 12+ along the Promenade: 06:04–00:54.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersCorsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2Bus 12+ along the PromenadeDifference
1from €32.70€1.70up to €31
2from €65.40€3.40up to €62
3from €98.10€5.10up to €93
4from €130.80€6.80up to €124
5from €163.50€8.50up to €155
6from €196.20€10.20up to €186
7from €228.90€11.90up to €217
8from €261.60€13.60up to €248

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Where each one leaves you
2Corsica Ferries · Lignes d'Azur and Corsica FerriesCorsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2
From
The tram stop in front of Terminal 2, or the esplanade outside door A0 at Terminal 1
To
Bastia port, in the town centre
Luggage
The tram allows only bags up to 55 x 25 x 35 cm and bans luggage trolleys; on the ferry, without a vehicle, bags go free into the ship's luggage room.
Runs
13:00–23:45
Journey
9 h 35 min to 13 h 35 min

Two separate tickets: the tram at EUR 1.70 and the ferry from EUR 31.00 do not cover each other. The ferry fare changes by date: EUR 31 to 36 on the autumn and winter Saturdays Corsica Ferries lists.

There are few sailings: Corsica Ferries lists Saturdays only, and none on 10 October or 26 December. Check the date on Corsica Ferries' booking page before you book a flight.

The tram ends at Port Lympia, about 600 metres from the Corsica Ferries terminal on the quay. Bags above 55 x 25 x 35 cm are outside the tram's stated rule.

Corsica Ferries asks passengers to be at the port at least 90 minutes before sailing; the Port de Nice says foot passengers are usually there about an hour before.

Corsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2: price for every party size

See Corsica Ferries' Nice to Bastia sailings
12+ · Lignes d'Azur, for the Métropole Nice Côte d'AzurBus 12+ along the Promenade
From
The "Aéroport / Promenade" stop on the Promenade des Anglais, 150 m on foot from Terminal 1, opposite the Sheraton; from Terminal 2 take the free tram one stop to Terminal 1 first
To
Albert 1er, beside Place Masséna, in 12 to 19 minutes; then Opéra - Vieille Ville for the old town and Garibaldi for the port
Luggage
A city bus with the same 55 x 25 x 35 cm rule as the tram in the operator's FAQ; no hold, no racks.
Runs
06:04–00:54
Journey
12–19 min

It is faster than the tram to Place Masséna — 12 to 19 minutes against 29 to 33 — and it is the last thing into the center at night, running to 00:54 when the tram stopped at 23:51.

The stop is on the Promenade, 150 m from Terminal 1; from Terminal 2, take the free tram to Terminal 1 first. There is no machine selling the EUR 2 card at the terminals, so load your Solo onto a card or the Android app before you walk out.

Sundays start late, at 07:04, and run every 19 minutes; take the tram before then.

Buy before boarding: the airport says no sales on board, and the operator's only on-board product is a EUR 4 Solo Secours.

A road along the seafront: the timetabled 12 to 19 minutes is a fair-weather figure, and it runs to 25 minutes to Garibaldi.

Bus 12+ along the Promenade: price for every party size

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