Ferries from
Italy to Greece
Ferries from
Italy to Greece
Italy to Greece ferries are operated by 5 ferry companies. These include Grimaldi Lines, Minoan Lines, Ventouris Ferries, Blue Star Ferries & Anek Superfast. There are currently 12 daily and 53 weekly sailings. The Brindisi to Igoumenitsa ferry crossing is the most popular route with a scheduled sailing duration of 8 hours.
Yes, you can get a ferry from Italy to Greece. Ferries to Greece from Italy sail approximately 53 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 Greece today.
The duration of the ferry from Italy to Greece 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 Italy Greece ferry also varies between routes, with the Brindisi to Igoumenitsa ferry taking approximately 8 hours.
Fastest Italy to Greece ferry time: 30 minutes
Longest Italy to Greece ferry time: 58 hours 59 minutes
The fastest ferry from Italy to Greece is the Ancona to Igoumenitsa route. This ferry is provided by Blue Star Ferries and takes around 30 minutes.
Italy to Greece 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 Italy to Greece by boat, it's best to check the latest Italy to Greece ferry timetable before you book.
Brindisi – Igoumenitsa first ferry: 13:00
Brindisi – Igoumenitsa last ferry: 23:00
There are 5 ferry companies providing this route. Italy to Greece ferry operators include Grimaldi Lines, Minoan Lines, Ventouris Ferries, Blue Star Ferries & Anek Superfast
Popular Italy to Greece ferry routes include:
Brindisi to Igoumenitsa ferry
Ancona to Igoumenitsa ferry
The most popular ferry is Brindisi – Igoumenitsa with up to 2 daily and 12 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 8 hours.
Another popular route is the Ancona – Igoumenitsa ferry with up to 2 daily and 10 weekly sailings. The Ancona – Igoumenitsa ferry takes about 21 hours 30 minutes.
With the fastest ferries to Greece from Italy taking just 30 minutes, it's possible to do a Italy to Greece day trip.
Yes, you can take your car on the ferry to Greece from Italy.
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 Italy to Greece car ferry prices.
Italy to Greece 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 Brindisi to Igoumenitsa ferry costing £333 on average and the Ancona to Igoumenitsa ferry costing £541 on average.
Prices for the Brindisi to Igoumenitsa ferry start from as little as £68 for those travelling with a car and from £35 for foot passengers. The prices for the Ancona to Igoumenitsa ferry route start from £140 for cars and from £53 for foot passengers.
We recommend booking your Italy to Greece ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from Italy to Greece are usually out of season and at off-peak times. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest Italy to Greece ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry to Greece from Italy.
Italy to Greece distance: 541 miles (870km) and 470 nautical miles.
You can book Italy to Greece ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Compare Italy to Greece ferry prices, timetables and ferry companies using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From BrindisiItaly |
To IgoumenitsaGreece |
Average price£333.05 | |
From AnconaItaly |
To IgoumenitsaGreece |
Average price£541.16 | |
From BariItaly |
To IgoumenitsaGreece |
Average price£327.67 |
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