Ferry Bari – Patras

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The crossing

Bari – Patras with Anek Superfast

Bari – Patras is the most direct link between Apulia and the Peloponnese. Anek Superfast offers it at least once a day all year depending on the season, with a crossing that takes a night.

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 heading for Athens, the Peloponnese or Olympia from Bari. The crossing lasts more than sixteen hours: book a cabin, and enter your vehicle in the engine to see the crossings that accept it.

Practical information

Bari – Patras at a glance

  • Company Anek Superfast
  • Crossing time about 16 to 18 hours (one night on board)
  • Sailings at least one sailing a day, all year
  • 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.

Departing from

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.

Arriving in

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.

Frequently asked questions

Ferry Bari – Patras: your questions

How long is the ferry crossing from Bari to Patras?

About 16 to 18 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 Bari and Patras?

Anek Superfast generally offers at least one sailing a day, all year. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.

Which company sails from Bari 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 Bari and Patras?

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 Bari to Patras?

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.