Ferry from Ancona (Italy) to Igoumenitsa

Ancona is the main mid-Adriatic gateway to Greece, and the crossing to Igoumenitsa takes somewhere between seventeen and twenty-two hours depending on the ship and its calls. The Anek-Superfast joint venture and Grimaldi Lines both run it with large conventional ferries carrying cars, campervans and freight. Most departures are timed for an overnight passage with arrival the following afternoon, so a cabin is worth having.

Igoumenitsa is a port city on the Ionian coast of mainland Greece and the capital of Thesprotia, with the harbour set right in the town centre. It works as a transport hub rather than a place to linger: local ferries run from the same waterfront to Corfu and Paxi, and the road east leads up into Epirus. It is among Greece's busiest international ferry ports.

Sailings run around twice a day through the season, which makes this one of the more flexible Italy to Greece routes. The current schedule and prices are in the table below. Most of these ships continue on to Patra, so you can stay aboard if the Peloponnese is your destination.

Weekly Ancona to Igoumenitsa Ferry Schedule

What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Ancona.

Ancona to Igoumenitsa Ferry Fares

Hiring a car

Is it worth renting a car in Igoumenitsa?

Igoumenitsa is mostly a transit port for Corfu and Italy ferries, and car rental agencies cluster right around the harbour, often cheaper than picking one up on Corfu itself. If you're heading into Epirus, to Ioannina or Zagori's stone villages, a car is essential since public transport there is thin; for a straight crossing to Corfu, many go on foot and rent on arrival instead. Compare options at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Ancona to Igoumenitsa between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Ancona to Igoumenitsa ferry

• A small padlock is useful not only for your luggage but also for hostel lockers if you are staying in mixed accommodation.
• Dawn arrivals are one of the great pleasures of overnight ferry travel; set an alarm to be on deck as the vessel enters the harbour.
• Children tend to find ferry journeys exciting rather than tedious; give them a small bag of activities or let them explore the accessible deck areas safely.
• Igoumenitsa serves as the main ferry port for the Epirus region of northwest Greece, a short drive from the extraordinary site of ancient Dodona – home to one of the oldest oracles in the ancient world and a well-preserved theatre. The nearby Vikos Gorge in the Zagori region, one of the deepest gorges in the world, draws hikers from across Europe.

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