Ferries from Italy to Greece
Ferry crossings from Italy to Greece are starting from Venice, Ancona, Bari, and Brindisi, arriving (or departing) at Corfu, Igoumenitsa, Patras, Sami, and Zakynthos. Indirectly, with two changes, you can also cross to Greece from Trieste or via Croatia from Zadar, Split, and Dubrovnik.
Italy to Greece Ferry Routes
Starting from Northern Italy, here are available Italy to Greece ferry routes that you can consider to choose. Bear in mind that some ferry crossings include an overnight crossing so it is therefore recommended that you book a cabin too.
The most frequent route is sailing from Brindisi to Igoumenitsa which runs up to 10 times per week. This is also the shortest journey with a duration of about 7 hrs. The longest journey is from Venice to Patras, the overnight journey lasts about 35 hours.
All ferries that serve these routes are car ferries, offering an onboard selection of accommodation cabins, passenger lounges, restaurants, and shops as well as access to outside decks (dress appropriately)
Venice to Greece
| Ferry Crossings / Ports | Frequency | Ferry Company | Duration | Booking |
| Venice to Corfu | weekly | Anek Superfast | 25 hrs | get price |
| Venice to Igoumenitsa | weekly | Anek Superfast / Minoan Lines | 25 – 27 hrs | get price |
| Venice to Patras | 2 times/week | Anek Superfast / Minoan Lines | 32-35 hrs |
There are three destinations in Greece that you can get to by ferry from Venice: Corfu, Igoumenitsa, Patras
Ancona to Greece
| Ferry Crossings | Ports | Frequency | Ferry Company | Duration |
| Ancona | Corfu | 2 times/week | Anek Superfast / Minoan Lines | 15-16 hrs |
| Ancona | Igoumenitsa | 4 times/week | Anek Superfast / Minoan Lines | 15-16 hrs |
| Ancona | Patras | daily | Anek Superfast / Minoan Lines | 19-22 hours |
There are three destinations in Greece that you can get to by ferry from Ancona: Corfu, Igoumenitsa, and Patras
Bari to Greece
| Ports | Frequency | Ferry Company | Duration | |
| Bari | Corfu | daily | Anek Superfast | 8-10 hrs |
| Bari | Igoumenitsa | daily | Anek Superfast | 9-11 hrs |
| Bari | Patras | 5 times/week | Anek Superfast | 15 hrs |
| Bari | Corfu | July, August and September | Ventouris Ferries | |
| Bari | Igoumenitsa | July, August and September | Ventouris Ferries | |
| Bari | Sami | July, August and September | Ventouris Ferries | |
| Bari | Zakynthos | Ventouris Ferries |
There are five destinations in Greece that you can get to by ferry from Bari: Corfu, Igoumenitsa, Patras, Sami, and Zakynthos, run by two ferry companies
Brindisi to Greece
| Ports | Frequency | Ferry Company | Duration | |
| Brindisi | Corfu | European Seaways / Grimaldi Lines | ||
| Brindisi | Igoumenitsa | Grimaldi Lines | 7 – 9 hrs | |
| Brindisi | Patras | 3 times/week | Grimaldi Lines | 17 hrs |
| Brindisi | Sami | Anek Superfast | ||
| Brindisi | Zakynthos | Anek Superfast |
There are five destinations in Greece that you can get to by ferry from Brindisi: Corfu, Igoumenitsa, Patras, Sami, and Zakynthos
For updated schedules and advance bookings, check here.
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A short video of the 22-hour ferry crossing from Ancona, Italy to Patras in Greece shows the overnight journey by Anek Superfast Ferries
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Bari Ferry Port
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Map of ferries from Italy to Greece
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Here is a map of all ferry lines that serve between these two countries.
Travel by ferry between Greece and Italy involves a long journey across the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. To get prepared for the journey, see more ferry travel tips.
Some Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: How long is a boat ride from Italy to Greece? A: From 7 hrs to 35 hrs, depending on the route
- Q: Can you take a ferry from Italy to Greece? A: Yes!
- Q: How long is the ferry ride from Venice to Greece? A: Between 25 and 27 hours max
More FAQ and ferry travel tips including what to wear on the ferry.