Ferries from Italy to Greece 2024
Introduction
Ferries from Italy to Greece—Taking the ferry from Italy to Greece is one of the most popular ways to travel from one country to the other. Passengers traveling from central and northern Europe to Italy by car and then crossing to Greece by ferry prefer the trip yearly. In this article, you can find real-time updates on ferry routes between Italy and Greece for 2024, as well as ferry schedules, prices, and special offers.
Which Ports are connected between Italy and Greece?
4 ports in Italy serve the ferry connection to Greece:
- Venice
- Ancona
- Bari
- Brindisi
On the other hand, two main Greek ports serve ferry crossings to Italy:
- Patras
- Igoumenitsa
Remember that ferry routes from Italy to Greece are generally popular, and tickets may be sold out by mid-spring. We recommend booking your tickets as early as possible to avoid being unavailable.
What is the ferry schedule?
Most probably, all ferry routes between Italy and Greece will continue to operate next year, same as this year.
Ferry route: Ancona – Igoumenitsa and Patras
Several weekly ferry crossings from Ancona to Greece are expected to operate in 2021. The ferry trip from Ancona to Igoumenitsa takes 17 hrs on average, while the journey from Ancona to Patras lasts approximately 22.5 hrs. Due to the long duration of the ferry trip, we advise you to book a cabin for a comfortable voyage. The price of the ferry ticket depends on the seat and the amenities that you choose (cabin, vehicle transportation)
Ferry route: Venice – Igoumenitsa and Patras
The Venice – Greece ferry route will, most probably, continue to operate as it connects Greece with North Italy. The frequency of the ferry departures is usually several times a week, and the duration of the trip to both Greek ports is over 1 day. For that reason, booking a bed cabin is highly recommended. The ferry connection from Venice to Igoumenitsa is the easiest way to reach western Greece from the northeast coast of Italy. The Venice-Igoumenitsa ferry trip lasts approximately 27 hours, and there are at least 3 itineraries per week for this route. The ferry line from the port of Venice to the port of Patras takes longer yet it gets you straight to the Peloponnese, an excellent place for road trips in mainland Greece as well as a gateway to the south Ionian islands like Zakynthos or Kefalonia. The Venice – Patras ferry connection lasts around 30 hours, and this route has ferry itineraries twice a week.
Ferry route: Bari – Igoumenitsa and Patras
Bari is one of the most important ports in the Adriatic Sea and the best departure option to travel by ferry from Italy to Greece and the Balkans. The ferry route from Bari to Greece is rather popular, as it is the second shortest connection from Italy to Greece. For 2021, ferries will travel almost every day between the two countries. The ferry route from Bari to the port of Igoumenitsa in Western Greece is active throughout the year and it’s one of the fastest ways to get from Italy to Greece by ferry. The Bari – Igoumenitsa ferry line runs at least once every day and the duration of the ferry trip is approximately 11 hours.The ferry connection from Bari to Patras in northwest Peloponnese, operates once a day all year round. The ferry trip from Bari to Patras usually lasts 17 hrs 30 min, while the Bari – Igoumenitsa ferry journey usually ranges from around 10 to 13 hrs. Ferry from Bari to Corfu is a seasonal ferry connection that runs weekly mostly in the summer months. The duration of the Bari – Corfu ferry trip is approximately 10 hours. There is also the option of traveling further south in the Ionian islands and take a ferry from Bari to Cephalonia (Kefalonia), a 16-hour ferry trip. Since the ferry trips from Bari to Greece and Albania can be long and often overnight rides, we recommend that you book a bed cabin or a numbered seat for a more comfortable journey! At Eskapas, you can find all ferry ticket types and all the available price range to plan your ferry trip in the best possible way!
Ferry route: Brindisi – Igoumenitsa and Patras
The ferry crossing from Brindisi to Greece is the shortest between Italy and Greece. The duration of the ferry trip to Igoumenitsa is almost 9 hrs and to Patras, around 17 hrs. The ferry company that we expect to serve the Brindisi – Igoumenitsa and Brindisi – Patras crossings in 2021, is Grimaldi Lines, which offers electronic tickets to reduce physical contact.
Offers and discounts for the Greece – Italy ferry routes
The ferry companies that operate the Greece – Italy ferry routes, occasionally promote offers and discounts on the prices of ferry tickets. The main offers that are still active and probably remain are:
- Early Booking Discount: This is a seasonal discount that runs from December till February/March. A 20-30% discount is usually applied to the overall ticket price. Please note that tickets issued with this discount can be neither canceled nor refunded.
- International Student Discount: International Student Card (ISIC) holders are eligible for discounted tickets at the same rate as Greek university students (20% discount on economy seats etc.). If you would like to choose this discount, please select the related discount from the drop-down menu.
- Return Tickets Discount: When issuing a return ticket, a discount is provided by the ferry operator (usually 20% or 30% on the return ticket) and it is automatically applied from Ferryhopper’s ferry booking system.
- Children Discount: There are special prices for children, who can travel either free of charge or with a 50% discount. These discounts are automatically calculated during the booking process. Please note that this discount cannot be combined with other discounts, e.g. Family Discount.
- Family Discount: This discount applies to all ferry operators that serve the Italy – Greece route and it is automatically calculated when 3 or more ferry tickets are issued in the same booking. The discount rate varies depending on the ferry operator.
- Discount for Automobile clubs (e.g. ADAC): This is a 20-25% discount on vehicles of specific automobile or camping clubs and associations. You are eligible for this discount if you are a member of clubs like ADAC, ANWB, TCS, ÖAMTC etc. Please note that the discount applies on the vehicle fare only and it cannot be combined with the Family Discount or other offers. You can combine it however with the Early Booking Offer.
