Ferry Bari – Durrës
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Bari – Durrës with GNV
Bari – Durrës with GNV links Apulia with the Albanian coast. The company offers about one sailing a day depending on the season, with a crossing of about eight and a half to ten hours.
On board, GNV offers cabins of several categories, restaurants, bars and lounges. On overnight crossings, a cabin is the most comfortable choice.
It suits travellers comparing the companies on this route. Compare the timetables of GNV, Adria Ferries and Ventouris Ferries in the search engine, and enter your vehicle to see the crossings that accept it.
Bari – Durrës at a glance
- Company GNV
- Crossing time about 8 h 30 to 10 hours
- Sailings about one sailing a day, depending on the season
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board lounges, bar or catering, outdoor decks
Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.
Bari
Bari is the capital of Apulia, on the Adriatic Sea. Its old town, Bari Vecchia, is a maze of lanes dominated by the Basilica of San Nicola, and local women still make orecchiette by hand outside their doors. The port is close to the centre: report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket.
Durrës
Ferries from Italy dock at Durrës, in the city’s large port. Passport and vehicle checks take place on arrival, then roads lead to Tirana, about thirty kilometres away, and to the coast. Bring valid identity documents and allow time for the formalities, especially in summer.
Ferry Bari – Durrës: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Bari to Durrës?
About 8 h 30 to 10 hours depending on the ship and the timetable, by day or by night. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.
How many sailings are there between Bari and Durrës?
GNV generally offers about one sailing a day, depending on the season. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Bari to Durrës?
This page covers the crossing run by GNV. Adria Ferries and Ventouris Ferries also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Bari and Durrës?
Yes, you can take your car. Say so in the engine: it then shows only the crossings that accept it, with the spaces available.
How do I book a ferry from Bari to Durrës?
Run a search for your dates in the engine above, compare the crossing offers and book online. Book early if you travel in July or August.
