Nice to Bordeaux by ferry
Bordeaux lies 637 km (396 mi) west of Nice, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 637 km (396 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 19 h 18 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Nice | Bordeaux | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 342,669 | 265,328 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Port | Nice Port | port of the Moon |
| Postal codes | 06000–06833 CEDEX 9 | 33000–33998 CEDEX |
Where to book ferries from Nice to Bordeaux
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Staying in Bordeaux
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Common questions
How far is Bordeaux from Nice?
637 km (396 mi) in a straight line, west of Nice; by road roughly 777 km (483 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nice to Bordeaux by ferry?
About 19 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nice and Bordeaux?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.