Ferry from Bari (Italy) to Sami (Kefalonia)
15h · from €52.00 · 1 operator
Bari to Sami at a glance
Ferries from Bari (Italy) to Sami (Kefalonia) are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. The earliest departure in that window is 14:30 and the latest is 19:00. The crossing takes 15h. The route is served by 1 operator: Anek-Superfast Joint Venture. Published fares start from €52.00. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 September 2026.
Tickets from
| Standard ticket | €52.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| D: Deck | €70.00 | Book now |
| AB4: 4-bed inside cabin with shower & WC | €135.00 | Book now |
| MOT: Motorcycles & Scooters | €40.00 | Book now |
Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 September 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
This is the direct link from Bari to Kefallonia, run by the Anek-Superfast joint venture and by Ventouris Ferries with the Rigel VII. It is a long crossing, in the region of fifteen to eighteen hours, and most sailings call at Igoumenitsa or Corfu on the way south, which accounts for the spread in journey times. Book a cabin if you can, as this is a full overnight passage with a good part of the next day at sea.
Sami is Kefallonia's main ferry port, a relaxed harbour town on the island's east coast backed by green hills and largely rebuilt after the 1953 earthquake. The Melissani and Drogarati caves are close by and are the usual first stop for arrivals with a car. From Sami there are onward boats to Patra and across to Ithaki, and roads over the island to Argostoli and the west-coast beaches.
The route runs roughly daily at the height of the season and much less often outside it, so check dates carefully before committing. Fares start around €52 for a foot passenger, with the current timetable and prices shown below. If nothing suits, sailing to Patra and taking the domestic boat across to Sami is the usual alternative.
Bari to Sami Ferry Fares
Tickets from €52.00.
Other companies quoting this crossing
These companies publish a tariff for the crossing but have no departure in the timetable below, which is why they are not among the operators counted for this route. Their figures are a guide to what they charge when they do sail it.
Ventouris Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB4: 4-bed inside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €135.00 |
| AB3: 3-bed inside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €145.00 |
| A4: 4-bed outside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €155.00 |
| AB2: 2-bed inside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €160.00 |
| PA4: Premium 4-berth outside shower & WC | cabin | €165.00 |
| A3: 3-bed outside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €165.00 |
| AB4: 4-bed inside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €165.00 |
| PA3: Premium 3-berth outside shower & WC | cabin | €175.00 |
| AB3: 3-bed inside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €175.00 |
| A2: 2-bed outside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €180.00 |
| A4: 4-bed outside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €185.00 |
| PA2: Premium 2-berth outside shower & WC | cabin | €190.00 |
| AB2: 2-bed inside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €190.00 |
| PA4: Premium 4-berth outside shower & WC | cabin | €195.00 |
| A3: 3-bed outside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €195.00 |
| PA3: Premium 3-berth outside shower & WC | cabin | €205.00 |
| A2: 2-bed outside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €210.00 |
| PA2: Premium 2-berth outside shower & WC | cabin | €220.00 |
| AB4: 4-bed inside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €220.00 |
| A4: 4-bed outside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €230.00 |
| AB3: 3-bed inside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €230.00 |
| LX4: 4-berth outside shower/WC (double bed) | cabin | €240.00 |
| LX2: 2-double bed outside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €240.00 |
| PA4: Premium 4-berth outside shower & WC | cabin | €240.00 |
| A3: 3-bed outside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €240.00 |
| AB2: 2-bed inside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €240.00 |
| PA3: Premium 3-berth outside shower & WC | cabin | €250.00 |
| A2: 2-bed outside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €250.00 |
| PA2: Premium 2-berth outside shower & WC | cabin | €260.00 |
| LX4: 4-berth outside shower/WC (double bed) | cabin | €280.00 |
| LX2: 2-double bed outside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €280.00 |
| LX4: 4-berth outside shower/WC (double bed) | cabin | €310.00 |
| LX2: 2-double bed outside cabin with shower & WC | cabin | €310.00 |
| D: Deck | passenger | €70.00 |
| S: Seats | passenger | €80.00 |
| D: Deck | passenger | €90.00 |
| S: Seats | passenger | €100.00 |
| D: Deck | passenger | €100.00 |
| S: Seats | passenger | €110.00 |
| BIC: Bicycles | vehicle | €0.00 |
| MOT: Motorcycles & Scooters | vehicle | €40.00 |
| MOT: Motorcycles & Scooters | vehicle | €55.00 |
| MOT: Motorcycles & Scooters | vehicle | €70.00 |
| VTRL3: Trailers up to 3.00m | vehicle | €75.00 |
| CL4: Car up to 1.9m height | vehicle | €80.00 |
| VTRL3: Trailers up to 3.00m | vehicle | €100.00 |
| CL4: Car up to 1.9m height | vehicle | €105.00 |
| VTRL3: Trailers up to 3.00m | vehicle | €120.00 |
| CL4: Car up to 1.9m height | vehicle | €125.00 |
| VL5: Car/Minibuses/Camper 3.01m-5.00m or >1.9m height | vehicle | €130.00 |
| VTRL5: Trailers 3.01m-5.00m | vehicle | €130.00 |
| VL5: Car/Minibuses/Camper 3.01m-5.00m or >1.9m height | vehicle | €160.00 |
| VTRL5: Trailers 3.01m-5.00m | vehicle | €160.00 |
| VL5: Car/Minibuses/Camper 3.01m-5.00m or >1.9m height | vehicle | €180.00 |
| VTRL5: Trailers 3.01m-5.00m | vehicle | €180.00 |
| VL7: Car/Minibuses/Camper 5.01m-7.00m or >1.9m height | vehicle | €195.00 |
| VTRL7: Trailers 5.01m-7.00m | vehicle | €195.00 |
| VL7: Car/Minibuses/Camper 5.01m-7.00m or >1.9m height | vehicle | €225.00 |
| VTRL7: Trailers 5.01m-7.00m | vehicle | €225.00 |
| VL7: Car/Minibuses/Camper 5.01m-7.00m or >1.9m height | vehicle | €245.00 |
| VTRL7: Trailers 5.01m-7.00m | vehicle | €245.00 |
| VL9: Car/Minibuses/Camper 7.01m-9.00m or >1.9m height | vehicle | €250.00 |
| VTRL9: Trailers 7.01m-9.00m | vehicle | €250.00 |
| VL9: Car/Minibuses/Camper 7.01m-9.00m or >1.9m height | vehicle | €280.00 |
| VTRL9: Trailers 7.01m-9.00m | vehicle | €280.00 |
| VL9: Car/Minibuses/Camper 7.01m-9.00m or >1.9m height | vehicle | €300.00 |
| VTRL9: Trailers 7.01m-9.00m | vehicle | €300.00 |
Weekly Bari to Sami Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | To be announced | 14:30 | 05:30 | 15h | now to 2026-09-27 | Book the scheduled sailing | ||
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | To be announced | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | now to 2026-09-30 | Book the scheduled sailing | ||
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | To be announced | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | 2026-09-10 to 2026-09-24 | Book the scheduled sailing | ||
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | To be announced | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | 2026-09-11 to 2026-09-25 | Book the scheduled sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Bari to Sami between 13 September 2026 and 26 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-09-13 | 14:30 | 05:30 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Mon 2026-09-14 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Tue 2026-09-15 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Wed 2026-09-16 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Thu 2026-09-17 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Fri 2026-09-18 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Sat 2026-09-19 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Sun 2026-09-20 | 14:30 | 05:30 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Mon 2026-09-21 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Tue 2026-09-22 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Wed 2026-09-23 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Thu 2026-09-24 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Fri 2026-09-25 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Sat 2026-09-26 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Bari to Sami?
Ferries from Bari (Italy) to Sami (Kefalonia) are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. In that fortnight there are departures on all seven days. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 September 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Bari to Sami today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Bari (Italy) to Sami (Kefalonia) today. Departure time: 14:30.
How many ferries run from Bari to Sami this week?
7 sailings from Bari (Italy) to Sami (Kefalonia) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Bari to Sami?
Scheduled departures from Bari (Italy) to Sami (Kefalonia) leave at 14:30 and 19:00.
How long is the ferry from Bari to Sami?
The crossing from Bari (Italy) to Sami (Kefalonia) takes 15h.
How much does the Bari to Sami ferry cost?
Published fares for the Bari (Italy) to Sami (Kefalonia) ferry start from €52.00. A cabin berth is published from €135.00. Taking a vehicle is published from €40.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Bari to Sami route?
The Bari (Italy) to Sami (Kefalonia) route is served by Anek-Superfast Joint Venture.
Tips for the Bari to Sami ferry
- Two-berth cabins with a porthole cost more but are worth the premium for overnight crossings – a few hours of genuine sleep transforms how you arrive.
- If you are comparing ferry versus flying between islands, factor in port transfer times at each end – ferries are often more time-efficient for short hops.
- When the vessel is manoeuvring into port, crew will announce boarding locations over the PA system; listen for instructions on which gangway to use.
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