Ferry Durrës – Bari
Last updated:
Compare crossings and book your Durrës – Bari ferry with Ventouris Ferries.
Book your Durrës – Bari crossing
Timetables and online booking
Durrës – Bari with Ventouris Ferries
Durrës – Bari takes you back to Apulia in about eight and a half to ten hours. Ventouris Ferries offers about one sailing a day depending on the season: check the dates open in the search engine.
The mixed ferries combine passengers and freight: the atmosphere is that of a working ferry, with meals at set times and outdoor decks to enjoy the sea.
In Durrës, report to the port with a margin: passport checks and the boarding queue can be long in summer. Keep your tickets, identity documents and vehicle papers to hand.
Durrës – Bari at a glance
- Company Ventouris Ferries
- 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.
Durrës
Durrës is Albania’s main port, on the Adriatic, about thirty kilometres from Tirana. Its Roman amphitheatre, one of the largest in the Balkans, and its seafront promenade recall twenty-seven centuries of history. Report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket.
Bari
In Bari, ferries from Albania or Croatia dock in the port, a few minutes from the old town and the seafront. The central station, with trains to Rome, Lecce and the Adriatic coast, is close, and the motorway north and towards Brindisi is easy to reach. Allow time for the checks on arrival.
Ferry Durrës – Bari: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Durrës to Bari?
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 Durrës and Bari?
Ventouris 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 Durrës to Bari?
This page covers the crossing run by Ventouris Ferries. Adria Ferries and GNV also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Durrës and Bari?
Yes, cars, motorhomes and motorbikes are accepted on board, subject to space. State your vehicle when searching to see the crossings that accept it.
How do I book a ferry from Durrës to Bari?
Choose your dates in the search engine on this page, compare the available crossings and confirm your ticket online. The fare depends on the date, the accommodation on board, any vehicle and the number of passengers.
