Ancona to Igoumenitsa Ferry Tickets
The ferry from Ancona to Igoumenitsa carries you from the coast of the central Adriatic to the main port of Thesprotia, and it is operated by 2 ferry companies (Grimaldi Lines and Superfast Ferries). The route has up to 2 departures a day. The crossing takes from 17 hours 30 min, so you will spend one night of the journey on board.
You set off from an Italian city and step ashore in Epirus. If you are coming back from Italy in your own car, the Ancona to Igoumenitsa ferry brings you to the far northwestern edge of the Greek coast, just across the water from Corfu.
Ancona to Igoumenitsa Timetable
Ships leave the port of Ancona for Croatia, Albania and Greece, so at the ticket offices you will see passengers heading for three different countries. If you are driving down from northern Italy, remember to allow time for check-in before departure. For the next leg after you arrive, the interactive map of ferry connections shows where a second ferry can take you.
Ancona to Igoumenitsa Route Information
The ship crosses the Adriatic from north to south and enters the Ionian Sea shortly before arrival. In a full week there are 10 sailings per week.
Pets are allowed on this route, following each company’s rules on where they travel on board.The Ancona to Igoumenitsa ferry route is operated by 2 companies, with up to 2 departures per day and a journey time from 17 hours 30 min.
| Route | Ancona - Igoumenitsa |
|---|---|
| Ferry companies | Grimaldi Lines, Superfast Ferries |
| Vessels | Mv Florencia, Mv Venezia, Superfast III, Superfast IV, Superfast XI |
| Journey time | 17 hours 30 min to 22 hours 30 min |
| Departures per day | 1 to 2 |
| First and last departure | 13:30 and 19:30 |
| Indicative fare | from €89.00 |
| Vehicles | Yes |
| Pets | Yes |
| E-ticket | No |
To find information about the route you want, search with the bookferry.gr form at the top of the page.
Which ferry companies and ships sail from Ancona to Igoumenitsa?
The crossing from Ancona to Igoumenitsa is served by 2 ferry companies, namely Grimaldi Lines and Superfast Ferries.
Each company runs its own ships, with its own times and booking policy. The ships on this route are Mv Florencia, Mv Venezia, Superfast III, Superfast IV and Superfast XI. Whichever one you choose, you board from the Ancona boarding areas with a boarding card that you receive at check-in.
The company you pick decides when you leave Italy, how long the crossing takes and the terms of your booking, such as changing the date or bringing a pet. On an overnight route, these differences matter. Check the company’s terms before you complete your booking.
Fast ferry or conventional ferry to Igoumenitsa?
There is no high speed ferry among the ships on this route.
The quickest crossing from Ancona takes 17 hours 30 min and the slowest 22 hours 30 min. The gap between the two is several hours, so journey time becomes a real factor when you choose a ship. If you want to reach Epirus early and carry on by road to Ioannina or Thessaloniki, compare the arrival time of each departure in the booking form, not just the time the ship casts off.
A longer crossing is not necessarily a drawback. It can mean more sleep before you get behind the wheel in Igoumenitsa.
Ancona to Igoumenitsa Ferry Prices, Tickets and Availability
On bookferry.gr you can see timetables and fares together for sailings from Ancona and book ferry tickets with every company on the route. Tickets start from €89.00, and you will find the fare for your chosen day in the booking form.
On the same ship, the price changes with the type of seat or berth. On an overnight crossing of the Adriatic, this choice weighs as much as the company you prefer. The season also counts, as do availability close to the departure date and whether you are taking a vehicle in the ship’s garage.
Discounts
Each company sets its own reduced fares, for example for children, and the categories are not always the same for the two companies on the route. Before you pay, check the company’s terms for your category.
Online ferry tickets and e-tickets
You choose the date, the number of passengers and your vehicle, and the available departures from Ancona appear. Payment is made online and the confirmation arrives in your email. With this confirmation you go to the ticket offices at the Italian port for check-in.
Car and Motorbike Fares from Ancona to Igoumenitsa
The route takes cars and motorbikes. The vehicle fare depends on its type and length, the company and the season. You enter your vehicle in the booking form and the system works out the final price together with the passengers.Ancona has specific rules for vehicles waiting to board. You may only enter the boarding areas by showing your ticket. As a rule, cars cannot go in earlier than 5 hours before departure, a restriction that does not apply in July, in August or on busy days.
If you are towing a caravan or have a loaded roof rack, give the real dimensions.
Departure Times and Frequency from Ancona to Igoumenitsa
Departures from Ancona to Igoumenitsa range from 13:30 to 19:30. On the same day you may find up to 2 departures from the Italian port.
Your departure time also decides when you need to set off for the port. If you are coming from another Italian city, allow for the drive to the Adriatic motorway, check-in at the ticket offices and the transfer to the quay. Drivers also need to keep in mind the time window for entering the boarding areas.
Sailings today and daily departures
Want to leave Ancona today or tomorrow? Use the bookferry.gr search form. It shows that day’s departures with the free places for passengers and vehicles.
The timetable changes with the season.
Journey Time and Stops from Ancona to Igoumenitsa
The journey time depends on the ship and on any intermediate stops along the way.
With so many hours at sea, your departure from Italy and your arrival in Greece fall at quite different times of day. If someone is meeting you at the port of Igoumenitsa or you have booked a place to stay in Epirus, look at the arrival time in your booking confirmation. Drivers who plan to set off straight after disembarking should make sure they rest during the crossing. On the slowest ship this time at sea reaches 22 hours 30 min.
You disembark at the New Port of Igoumenitsa.
From there, onward sea travel goes in two directions. For Corfu there are the Igoumenitsa to Corfu ferries, where you can see the times and journey length of every departure. Further south, the Igoumenitsa to Patras ferries take your vehicle to the Peloponnese without a drive along the west coast.
Weather, Beaufort scale and sailing bans
The ship leaves from an Italian port. For this reason, any change to the departure from Ancona because of strong winds is announced by the company you are travelling with, using the contact details you gave when booking.
On the Greek side, the Greek Coast Guard posts decisions on sailing bans and their lifting in the Coast Guard news section, including those that concern Igoumenitsa. For Igoumenitsa, these announcements are issued by the town’s Central Port Authority. They matter to you if you have booked a second ferry from Igoumenitsa for the next leg. For wind strength on the Beaufort scale in the Ionian Sea, you will find the forecast at the Greek National Meteorological Service.
If your sailing is cancelled, Regulation (EU) 1177/2010 on the rights of passengers travelling by sea gives you a choice between travel on another sailing and a refund of the fare. Financial compensation for a delay is not owed when the cause is weather conditions that put the safe operation of the ship at risk.
Getting to the ports of Ancona and Igoumenitsa, with phone numbers
Port of Ancona
Driving from the north, leave the A14 motorway at the Ancona North exit and continue on the SS 16 towards the port, as far as the ticket offices. From the south, take the Ancona South exit of the A14 and follow the signs for the port and boarding. The ticket offices are 1.4 km from the boarding quays.
No car? The central railway station is about 2 km away.
City bus line 10 links the station with the Santa Maria quay, and from there the free bus line 20 takes you to the ticket offices. The car park near the ticket office terminal is for people waiting to buy a ticket or check in. Overnight stays there are not allowed. Drivers with a disabled parking badge can drive into the historic port, though not into the Facility 2AB zone, and may park only in the reserved spaces. The Central Adriatic Ports Authority can be reached on 071 207891.
Port of Igoumenitsa
The New Port is home to the Central Port Authority of Igoumenitsa (postcode 46100), on 26653 61800, 61826, 61827 and 61840.
In the outdoor areas of the port there are ramps and parking spaces for vehicles of disabled drivers. Passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility have a free bus with ramps between the passenger terminals and the ships’ ramps.
Return ferries from Igoumenitsa to Ancona
For the trip back to Italy, the Igoumenitsa to Ancona route has έως 2 αναχωρήσεις a day, with the first departure at 00:15 and a journey time from 15 ώρες και 15 λεπτά. You will find times, companies and return bookings on the Igoumenitsa to Ancona ferries page.
If you return with a vehicle, one detail of the Italian port needs attention. Cars disembarking in Ancona can only leave the port through the Varco da Chio gate, which is open from 06:00 to 23:00. If your ship docks very early in the morning or late at night, build the gate’s opening hours into your plans for the drive on to northern Italy.
Getting ready for your Ancona to Igoumenitsa trip
- Book before you reach the port. With your booking on your phone, all you do at the Ancona ticket offices is check in.
- Go to the ticket offices first. Check-in takes place at the ticket office terminal, not on the quay, so that is your first stop.
- Follow the signs for Facility 2A or 2B. After check-in, the signs lead you to the boarding zone for your destination.
- Foot passengers, keep your boarding card. Without it you cannot enter the port’s boarding zones.
- Carry the documents your company asks for. How early you need to arrive before departure and which travel documents you need are set by your company’s terms.
- Pack a small overnight bag. Anything you will need on board is better kept out of the car in the garage.
- Think about your arrival. In Igoumenitsa you come ashore at the New Port. If you are continuing on a second ferry, leave a margin for a possible delay on the Adriatic crossing.
Frequently asked questions about the Ancona to Igoumenitsa route
How long is the ferry from Ancona to Igoumenitsa?
The crossing takes from 17 hours 30 min on the fastest ship to 22 hours 30 min on the slowest. Because the journey is so long, part of it is at night, so think ahead about where you will rest on board.
Is there a fast ferry from Ancona to Igoumenitsa?
No. The Adriatic crossing is made by large ships that also carry vehicles. Departures do vary in length, though, so compare the arrival time in Igoumenitsa when you choose.
Which companies operate the Ancona to Igoumenitsa route?
The route is served by 2 ferry companies, namely Grimaldi Lines and Superfast Ferries. Booking terms, discounts and pet rules vary from one company to another.
What time is the first ferry from Ancona to Igoumenitsa?
On the current timetable, the earliest ship leaves Ancona at 13:30. For a specific date, the booking form shows every departure with its free places.
Can I take my car on the Ancona to Igoumenitsa ferry?
Yes, cars and motorbikes are accepted. In Ancona you will need to show your ticket to drive into the boarding area. The booking form works out the cost of your vehicle.
What happens if a sailing ban is issued?
If your departure from Italy is delayed or cancelled, the company will let you know. In the event of a cancellation, Regulation 1177/2010 gives you the right to travel on another sailing or to get your ticket money back.