Ferry Ancona – Igoumenitsa
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Ancona – Igoumenitsa with Anek Superfast
Ancona – Igoumenitsa is the main link between north-central Italy and north-western Greece. Anek Superfast offers it several times a week, even daily in summer, with a crossing that takes a night and part of the day.
The ships have restaurants, shops and outdoor decks; passengers with a vehicle leave it in the garage for the whole crossing and take their luggage to the cabin.
It suits travellers from Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, the Marche or northern Europe heading for Greece with their car or motorhome. The crossing lasts more than half a day: book a cabin, and enter your vehicle in the engine to see the crossings that accept it.
Ancona – Igoumenitsa at a glance
- Company Anek Superfast
- Crossing time about 16 to 22 hours (one night on board)
- Sailings one to three sailings a day, depending on the season
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board cabins, restaurants, lounges
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.
Ancona
Ancona is the main port of the Marche region, on Italy’s Adriatic coast. The city climbs around the cathedral of San Ciriaco, perched on Guasco Hill, and Trajan’s Arch, built in the second century, stands at the entrance to the port. To the south, the Conero riviera offers cliffs and coves. Report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket.
Igoumenitsa
Ferries from Italy dock at Igoumenitsa, in Epirus. Vehicle and passenger checks take place in the port, then the Egnatia motorway leads to Ioannina, Thessaloniki to the east, or the road to Patras to the south. Allow time for the formalities on arrival, especially in summer.
Ferry Ancona – Igoumenitsa: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Ancona to Igoumenitsa?
About 16 to 22 hours, with a night on board. 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 Ancona and Igoumenitsa?
Anek Superfast generally offers one to three sailings a day, depending on the season. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Ancona to Igoumenitsa?
This page covers the crossing run by Anek Superfast. Grimaldi Lines also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Ancona and Igoumenitsa?
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 Ancona to Igoumenitsa?
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.
