Ferry Igoumenitsa – Ancona
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Igoumenitsa – Ancona with Grimaldi Lines
Igoumenitsa – Ancona takes you back towards the Marche after a night at sea. Grimaldi Lines offers several sailings a week: check the dates open in the search engine.
The ships have lounges, restaurants and shops; passengers with a vehicle leave it in the garage for the whole crossing.
In Ancona, the port is close to the centre, the station and the motorway. Arrive with a margin and keep your papers to hand.
Igoumenitsa – Ancona 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.
Igoumenitsa
Igoumenitsa is the main port of Epirus, on the Ionian coast of mainland Greece. The modern town is not a destination in itself, but it is the gateway to north-western Greece: Ioannina, the Vikos Gorge and the beaches of Sivota are within reach by road. Report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket.
Ancona
In Ancona, ferries from Greece dock in the port, very close to the historic centre. The A14 motorway follows the Adriatic coast north and south, and the station is close to the port. Allow time for the checks on arrival.
Ferry Igoumenitsa – Ancona: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Igoumenitsa to Ancona?
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 Igoumenitsa and Ancona?
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 Igoumenitsa to Ancona?
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 Igoumenitsa and Ancona?
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 Igoumenitsa to Ancona?
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.
