Ferries from
Greece to Italy
Ferries from
Greece to Italy
Greece to Italy ferries are operated by 5 ferry companies. These include Grimaldi Lines, Minoan Lines, Ventouris Ferries, Blue Star Ferries & Anek Superfast. There are currently 7 daily and 41 weekly sailings. The Igoumenitsa to Brindisi ferry crossing is the most popular route with a scheduled sailing duration of 9 hours.
Yes, you can get a ferry from Greece to Italy. Ferries to Italy from Greece sail approximately 41 times per week and are provided by 5 operators; Grimaldi Lines, Minoan Lines, Ventouris Ferries, Blue Star Ferries & Anek Superfast . Just use our Deal Finder to compare prices and availability and book your ferry to Italy today.
The duration of the ferry from Greece to Italy depends on a number of factors including the ferry company you're travelling with and the weather conditions at the time of sail. The duration of the Greece Italy ferry also varies between routes, with the Igoumenitsa to Brindisi ferry taking approximately 9 hours.
Fastest Greece to Italy ferry time: 2 hours
Longest Greece to Italy ferry time: 56 hours 1 minute
The fastest ferry from Greece to Italy is the Igoumenitsa to Venice route. This ferry is provided by Blue Star Ferries and takes around 2 hours.
Greece to Italy ferry times can differ depending on the route you choose and which ferry company you're travelling with. The season you travel in can also affect the times, with more options usually available in the peak summer months. If you're travelling from Greece to Italy by boat, it's best to check the latest Greece to Italy ferry timetable before you book.
Igoumenitsa – Brindisi first ferry: 01:00
Igoumenitsa – Brindisi last ferry: 14:00
There are 5 ferry companies providing this route. Greece to Italy ferry operators include Grimaldi Lines, Minoan Lines, Ventouris Ferries, Blue Star Ferries & Anek Superfast
Popular Greece to Italy ferry routes include:
Igoumenitsa to Brindisi ferry
Igoumenitsa to Ancona ferry
The most popular ferry is Igoumenitsa – Brindisi with up to 2 daily and 12 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 9 hours.
Another popular route is the Igoumenitsa – Ancona ferry with up to 2 daily and 10 weekly sailings. The Igoumenitsa – Ancona ferry takes about 20 hours 30 minutes.
With the fastest ferries to Italy from Greece taking just 2 hours, it's possible to do a Greece to Italy day trip.
Yes, you can take your car on the ferry to Italy from Greece.
Car Operators: Grimaldi Lines, Minoan Lines, Ventouris Ferries, Blue Star Ferries & Anek Superfast
Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find Greece to Italy car ferry prices.
Greece to Italy ferry prices can vary depending on a number of factors including the route, ferry company, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. The route you choose can also affect the ferry price with the Igoumenitsa to Brindisi ferry costing £268 on average and the Igoumenitsa to Ancona ferry costing £410 on average.
Prices for the Igoumenitsa to Brindisi ferry start from as little as £78 for those travelling with a car and from £38 for foot passengers. The prices for the Igoumenitsa to Ancona ferry route start from £140 for cars and from £53 for foot passengers.
We recommend booking your Greece to Italy ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from Greece to Italy are usually out of season and at off-peak times. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest Greece to Italy ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry to Italy from Greece.
Greece to Italy distance: 676 miles (1088km) and 588 nautical miles.
You can book Greece to Italy ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Compare Greece to Italy ferry prices, timetables and ferry companies using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From IgoumenitsaGreece |
To BrindisiItaly |
Average price£155.47 | |
From IgoumenitsaGreece |
To AnconaItaly |
Average price£325.49 | |
From IgoumenitsaGreece |
To BariItaly |
Average price£216.85 |
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