Ionian Express
Car ferry · operated by Kerkyra Lines
Ionian Express is a Kerkyra Lines car ferry on the Corfu–Igoumenitsa crossing, which takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on her. Built in Japan in 1998 as the Asakaze No. 5, she joined Kerkyra Lines in December 2025 after a major refurbishment and carries up to 698 passengers and 150 vehicles.
Previously sailed as Asakaze No. 5.
On board the Ionian Express
- Pets allowed
Where is the Ionian Express now?
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Specifications
| Built | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Yamanishi Shipbuilding & Iron Works |
| Built in | Japan |
| Length | 100 m |
| Beam | 15.8 m |
| Gross tonnage | 1,914 |
Where the Ionian Express sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Corfu to Igoumenitsa8 sailings
- Igoumenitsa to Corfu8 sailings
Usually works Corfu–Igoumenitsa.
- Kerkyra Lines describes her as the fastest ferry to have worked the Corfu route, with a crossing of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ionian Express like?
Ionian Express is a Kerkyra Lines car ferry on the Corfu–Igoumenitsa crossing, which takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on her. Built in Japan in 1998 as the Asakaze No. 5, she joined Kerkyra Lines in December 2025 after a major refurbishment and carries up to 698 passengers and 150 vehicles. She is a car ferry built in 1998.
Who operates the Ionian Express?
The Ionian Express is operated by Kerkyra Lines.
Does the Ionian Express carry cars?
Yes. The Ionian Express is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 150 cars as well as foot passengers.
Which routes does the Ionian Express sail?
Over the next 14 days the Ionian Express is scheduled on Corfu to Igoumenitsa and Igoumenitsa to Corfu.