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The Ancona to Patras ferry is one of the great Adriatic crossings, linking central Italy directly with the Greek mainland and the gateway port for the Peloponnese, Athens and the islands beyond. This is a long passage of around twenty-one hours, taken aboard large cruise-style ferries equipped with cabins, restaurants, bars, swimming pools and spacious decks, turning the journey into a relaxing part of the holiday. Many services call at Igoumenitsa en route, giving a choice of arrival points in north-western or southern Greece. The route is hugely popular with drivers and motorhome travellers, sparing the long road through the Balkans and delivering you and your vehicle straight onto Greek soil. Sailings run year-round, intensifying through the summer when demand is high and a cabin should be booked well ahead. For touring Greece by car, it remains the most comfortable and convenient long-distance link from Italy.
The crossing takes around twenty-one hours, so it is always an overnight, cabin-equipped sailing.
Many services call at Igoumenitsa on the way, offering an alternative arrival point in north-west Greece.
Yes. The route is very popular with car and motorhome travellers heading to Greece.