Ferry from Corfu (Kerkyra) to Igoumenitsa

Corfu to Igoumenitsa is the busiest short crossing in the Ionian, run by Kerkyra Lines and Kerkyra Seaways with a crossing time of roughly seventy-five to ninety minutes. Fares start around €6.80, which makes it one of the cheapest ferry journeys in Greece. It is a straightforward channel crossing carrying cars, lorries and foot passengers all day long.

Igoumenitsa is the mainland end, a functional transport town on the Epirus coast with the harbour set right in the town centre. It is where the Corfu ferries, the Paxi boats and the international services to Italy all converge. For most people it is a place to pass through, with the road heading inland to Ioannina and the mountains of Epirus.

Sailings are very frequent, running through the day in both directions and continuing year-round. The current timetable and fares are shown below. There is also the southern crossing between Lefkimi and Igoumenitsa, which is slower to reach from Corfu Town but handier if you are based at the island's south end.

Corfu to Igoumenitsa Ferry Fares

Weekly Corfu to Igoumenitsa Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

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.

Is it worth hiring a car in Corfu?

Yes, particularly if you want to reach beaches and villages away from the main resorts, since the island is one of the largest Ionian islands and buses and taxis only cover the popular routes well. Terrain is hilly in places, so a car with reasonable power helps, and petrol stations thin out in rural areas, so fill up when you can. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Corfu to Igoumenitsa between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Corfu to Igoumenitsa ferry

• Ticket booths at small island ports for short-hop ferries are often only open 30–45 minutes before departure; do not arrive expecting them to be open all day.
• Some routes in the Dodecanese chain only operate in full summer mode from June; May sailings may be less frequent than the website implies.
• On a short hop to a small island, confirm there are facilities (cafes, water, shade) before you go if you plan to spend a full day there.
• 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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