Ferry from Patra (Patras) to Bari (Italy)

This is one of the longest ferry crossings out of Greece: an overnight run across the Ionian and Adriatic linking Patra, on the Peloponnese coast, with Bari on the Italian side. It's less a hop between islands than a proper sea voyage, and it draws a different crowd from the Cyclades routes -- drivers taking their own car between Greece and Italy, backpackers stringing together an overland route to or from Western Europe, and anyone who'd rather sleep through the crossing than fly it. The Patra terminal sits close to the city centre, with the port's ferry berths a short walk or taxi ride from the old town and the train and bus stations, so there's no need to arrange transport out to a remote harbour.

Because you're at sea for most of a day and a night, cabin or reclining-seat bookings are worth considering over a plain deck ticket, especially outside the calmest summer months -- the open water of the Ionian can have a noticeable swell even when the weather in port looks settled. Expect at least a daily sailing for much of the year, with extra capacity added at the busiest points of summer and services easing back to a single daily departure once the season quietens; check the schedule box above for the current frequency and confirmed dates.

Patra to Bari Ferry Fares

No published fares for this route yet.

Weekly Patra to Bari 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

Can you rent a car in Patra?

Yes, the port is within walking distance of Patra's city centre, and rental agencies line the streets around it, making pickup easy whether you're arriving off an overnight ferry from Italy or heading onward. Patra itself is walkable, but a car is useful if you're continuing into the Peloponnese rather than catching a connecting bus or train. Compare prices at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Patra to Bari between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Patra to Bari ferry

• A foam sleeping mat or a folded jacket beneath you makes deck sleeping much more comfortable – the steel deck is hard and conducts cold.
• Boarding order on most ferries is: vehicles first, then foot passengers – foot passengers are usually called to board 15–20 minutes before departure.
• Some booking sites charge a service fee on top of the base fare; the total shown at checkout is what matters, not just the headline price.
• Island-hopping itineraries that move in one direction (e.g. Athens to Rhodes via the Dodecanese) rather than back-and-forth are generally cheaper and less stressful.

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