Ferry Brindisi – Igoumenitsa
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Brindisi – Igoumenitsa with Grimaldi Lines
Brindisi – Igoumenitsa is one of the shortest crossings between Italy and mainland Greece. Grimaldi Lines offers it up to once a day depending on the season, with a crossing of about seven to nine hours.
The ships have lounges, restaurants and shops; passengers with a vehicle leave it in the garage for the whole crossing.
It suits travellers from Apulia or southern Italy heading for north-western Greece. The crossing lasts less than half a day: depending on the timetable chosen, it can be made by day.
Brindisi – Igoumenitsa at a glance
- Company Grimaldi Lines
- Crossing time about 7 to 9 hours
- Sailings up to one sailing a day, depending on the season
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board lounges, bar or catering, outdoor decks
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.
Brindisi
Brindisi is a port at the southern tip of Apulia, long turned towards Greece. A Roman column marks the end of the Appian Way, which came from Rome, and the Swabian castle overlooks the port. The boarding quays are close to the centre: 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 Brindisi – Igoumenitsa: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Brindisi to Igoumenitsa?
About 7 to 9 hours at sea. 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 Brindisi and Igoumenitsa?
Grimaldi Lines generally offers up to one sailing a day, depending on the season. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Brindisi to Igoumenitsa?
Grimaldi Lines, the Italian company Grimaldi Lines, is the company running this crossing in our selection.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Brindisi 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 Brindisi 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.
