Ferry Venice – Patras
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Venice – Patras with Anek Superfast
Venice – Patras is the longest crossing in this dossier. Anek Superfast offers it up to three times a week, with, depending on the rotation, a stop at Igoumenitsa.
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 who want to reach the Peloponnese or Athens while avoiding more than two thousand kilometres of road from northern Italy or central Europe. Book a cabin.
Venice – Patras at a glance
- Company Anek Superfast
- Crossing time about 32 to 34 hours (two nights on board, with a stop at Igoumenitsa)
- Sailings up to three sailings a week
- 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.
Venice
Venice is the capital of the Veneto, built on a lagoon. Ferries for Greece leave from the maritime terminal at the entrance to the city, near Piazzale Roma. St Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the Grand Canal can be visited on foot or by vaporetto before boarding. 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 Venice – Patras: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Venice to Patras?
About 32 to 34 hours, with two nights on board and, depending on the rotation, a stop at Igoumenitsa. 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 Venice and Patras?
Anek Superfast generally offers up to three sailings a week. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Venice to Patras?
This page covers the crossing run by Anek Superfast, the Greek company Anek Superfast. No other company currently appears on this route in our search engine.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Venice 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 Venice to Patras?
The simplest way is to use the search engine at the top of the page: select Venice and Patras, add passengers and vehicle, then compare timetables before confirming.
