Toulon to Nice by ferry
Nice lies 126 km (78 mi) north-east of Toulon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 126 km (78 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 3 h 49 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Toulon | Nice | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 168,701 | 342,669 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Port | Toulon Port | Nice Port |
| Postal codes | 83000–83800 CEDEX 9 | 06000–06833 CEDEX 9 |
Where to book ferries from Toulon to Nice
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Staying in Nice
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Common questions
How far is Nice from Toulon?
126 km (78 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Toulon; by road roughly 153 km (95 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toulon to Nice by ferry?
About 3 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toulon and Nice?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.