Ferry from Bari (Italy) to Sami (Kefalonia)
15h to 18h 15m · from €52.00 · 2 operators
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 20:00. The crossing takes between 15h and 18h 15m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Anek-Superfast Joint Venture and Ventouris Ferries. Published fares start from €52.00. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 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.
Ticket classes by operator
Published tariffs for a single adult or vehicle, one way. These are operator list prices and do not vary by vessel.
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 | now to 2026-09-25 | Book the scheduled sailing | ||
| Ventouris Ferries | Rigel Vii conventional | 20:00 | 14:15 | 18h 15m | now to 2026-08-31 | Book the Rigel Vii sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Bari to Sami between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 20:00 | 14:15 | 18h 15m | Rigel Vii | Ventouris Ferries |
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 14:30 | 05:30 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 20:00 | 14:15 | 18h 15m | Rigel Vii | Ventouris Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 15h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 14:30 | 05:30 | 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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 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 are 2 sailings from Bari (Italy) to Sami (Kefalonia) today. Departure times: 19:00 and 20:00.
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. The busiest day is Mondays.
What time is the first ferry from Bari to Sami?
Scheduled departures from Bari (Italy) to Sami (Kefalonia) leave at 14:30, 19:00 and 20:00.
How long is the ferry from Bari to Sami?
The fastest crossing from Bari (Italy) to Sami (Kefalonia) takes 15h and the slowest 18h 15m. Typical crossing times by operator: Anek-Superfast Joint Venture 15h and Ventouris Ferries 18h 15m.
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 and Ventouris Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Bari to Sami ferry
- On routes served by high-speed catamarans, all seats are assigned – choose seats towards the centre of the vessel for the smoothest ride in choppy conditions.
- High-speed catamarans are more susceptible to cancellation in meltemi conditions than conventional roll-on roll-off ferries – the slower option is often more reliable.
- Alcohol makes seasickness worse; if the crossing is rough, stick to water and plain foods.
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