Ferries from
Italy to Albania
Ferries from
Italy to Albania
Ferries from Italy to Albania are available with 4 operators. There are 3 ferry routes. Ferries from Bari to Durres and Brindisi to Vlora are popular ferry trips from Italy to Albania. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Italy to Albania sail approximately 33 times per week with Grandi Navi Veloci, Adria Ferries, Ventouris Ferries & Starlines.
The ferry crossing from Italy to Albania takes between 4 hours 30 minutes and 19 hours, depending on the route, operator and ship.
The fastest ferry from Italy to Albania takes 4 hours 30 minutes on the Brindisi to Vlora ferry with Starlines.
Yes, you can take your car on the ferry from Italy to Albania with Grandi Navi Veloci, Adria Ferries, Ventouris Ferries & Starlines.
The distance between Italy and Albania is approximately 106 miles, 170km or 92 nautical miles.
Italy to Albania ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed or conventional ferry.
The Bari to Durres ferry sails approximately 20 times per week, with a crossing time of 9 hours 46 minutes.
Brindisi to Vlora ferry ferries sail approximately 7 times per week, with a sailing time of 7 hours 30 minutes.
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