Ferry Ancona – Igoumenitsa
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Ancona – Igoumenitsa with Grimaldi Lines
Ancona – Igoumenitsa with Grimaldi Lines links north-central Italy with north-western Greece in a crossing that takes a night and part of the day. The company offers several sailings a week, more in summer.
On board, Grimaldi Lines offers cabins, restaurants, bars and outdoor decks. On overnight crossings, a cabin is recommended.
It suits travellers who leave from Ancona to avoid driving down to Apulia. Compare the timetables of Grimaldi Lines and Anek Superfast in the search engine and book early for summer.
Ancona – Igoumenitsa at a glance
- Company Grimaldi Lines
- 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?
Grimaldi Lines 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 Grimaldi Lines. Anek Superfast also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Ancona and Igoumenitsa?
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 Ancona to Igoumenitsa?
The simplest way is to use the search engine at the top of the page: select Ancona and Igoumenitsa, add passengers and vehicle, then compare timetables before confirming.
