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Tram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville stationorCorsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2?
The short answer
For one traveler the Tram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville station is cheaper by up to €31. The Corsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2 fare is sold "from" a price rather than at it, so this comparison holds only at the advertised prices and the real answer can change with the day you travel.
The Tram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville station is quicker: 33 min against 9 h 35. The Corsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2 varies between 575 and 815 minutes.
Tram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville station: 05:20–23:51. 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.
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.
Travelers
Tram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville station
Corsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2
Difference
1
€1.70
from €32.70
up to €31
2
€3.40
from €65.40
up to €62
3
€5.10
from €98.10
up to €93
4
€6.80
from €130.80
up to €124
5
€8.50
from €163.50
up to €155
6
€10.20
from €196.20
up to €186
7
€11.90
from €228.90
up to €217
8
€13.60
from €261.60
up to €248
Side by side
Where each one leaves you
2→1 · Lignes d'Azur, for the Métropole Nice Côte d'AzurTram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville station
From
The tram stop in front of Terminal 2, where the line starts, and the tram esplanade outside door A0 at Terminal 1
To
Gare Thiers, the tram 1 stop for Nice-Ville station, one stop north of Jean Médecin
Luggage
The operator's FAQ allows only bags of 55 x 25 x 35 cm on board and bans luggage trolleys on the tram.
Runs
05:20–23:51
Journey
25–35 min
Change at Jean Médecin from tram 2 to tram 1 towards Henri Sappia, one stop to Gare Thiers. The Solo covers the change within 74 minutes; validate again as you board tram 1.
The platform machine at the terminals sells only the EUR 10 Aéro return; the EUR 1.70 Solo needs a card or the app. The Selectour desk in the terminal sells both; so do the machines at Grand Arénas, one free stop away.
2→Corsica 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.
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