Ferry Brindisi – Vlorë
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Brindisi – Vlorë with Red Star Ferries
Brindisi – Vlorë is the shortest crossing between Italy and Albania. Red Star Ferries offers it about once a day depending on the season, with a crossing of about five to seven and a half hours.
On board, Red Star Ferries offers cabins, cafés, bars, a restaurant and lounges. On overnight crossings, a cabin is the most comfortable choice.
It suits travellers from Apulia or southern Italy heading for the Albanian riviera with their car. Depending on the timetable chosen, the crossing can be made by day: enter your vehicle in the engine to see the crossings that accept it.
Brindisi – Vlorë at a glance
- Company Red Star Ferries
- Crossing time about 5 to 7 h 30
- 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.
Brindisi
Brindisi is a port at the southern tip of Apulia, long turned towards the other shore of the Adriatic. A Roman column marks the end of the Appian Way, which came from Rome, and the Swabian castle overlooks the port. The boarding quays are close to the centre: report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket.
Vlorë
Ferries from Brindisi dock at Vlorë, at the head of the bay. Passport and vehicle checks take place in the port, then the road follows the coast south to the Albanian riviera. Bring valid identity documents and allow time for the formalities, especially in summer.
Ferry Brindisi – Vlorë: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Brindisi to Vlorë?
About 5 to 7 h 30 depending on the ship and the timetable. 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 Brindisi and Vlorë?
Red Star Ferries 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 Brindisi to Vlorë?
Red Star Ferries, the company Red Star Ferries, is the company running this crossing in our selection.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Brindisi and Vlorë?
Yes, the ferry’s garage takes cars, motorhomes and two-wheelers. Give the size of your vehicle when you book.
How do I book a ferry from Brindisi to Vlorë?
The simplest way is to use the search engine at the top of the page: select Brindisi and Vlorë, add passengers and vehicle, then compare timetables before confirming.
