Ferry Ancona – Patras
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Ancona – Patras with Anek Superfast
Ancona – Patras is the most direct link between central Italy and the Peloponnese. Anek Superfast offers it several times a week, with a crossing that takes a night and most of the following day.
The crossing alternates meals, rest and walks on deck. Bring warm clothes: the deck is cool even in summer.
It suits travellers heading for Athens, the Peloponnese or Olympia without taking the Igoumenitsa road. The crossing is long: book a cabin, and enter your vehicle in the engine to see the crossings that accept it.
Ancona – Patras at a glance
- Company Anek Superfast
- Crossing time about 21 to 25 hours (one night on board)
- Sailings several sailings a week, mostly in summer
- 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.
Patras
Ferries from Italy dock at Patras, in the heart of the city. The Rio–Antirrio bridge, about ten kilometres away, leads to mainland Greece, and the motorway to Athens or Olympia starts on the edge of town. Allow time for the formalities on arrival, especially in summer.
Ferry Ancona – Patras: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Ancona to Patras?
About 21 to 25 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 Patras?
Anek Superfast generally offers several sailings a week, mostly in summer. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Ancona to Patras?
On this route, our search engine offers the sailings of Anek Superfast, the Greek company Anek Superfast.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Ancona and Patras?
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 Ancona to Patras?
The simplest way is to use the search engine at the top of the page: select Ancona and Patras, add passengers and vehicle, then compare timetables before confirming.
