Ferry from Patra (Patras) to Venice (Italy)
31h 31m to 32h · 1 operator
Patra to Venice at a glance
Ferries from Patra (Patras) to Venice (Italy) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 23:00 and the latest is 23:59. The crossing takes between 31h 31m and 32h, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Anek-Superfast Joint Venture. There are sailings on Monday and Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 7 January 2027.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 7 January 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Patra to Venice is the longest scheduled ferry route out of Greece, worked by the Anek-Superfast joint venture and taking somewhere around thirty-two hours end to end. That is two nights aboard for most sailings, with the ship usually calling at Igoumenitsa and sometimes Corfu on the way north. Cabins are effectively essential on a crossing of this length, and the ships take cars, vans and motorhomes.
Venice is reached across the lagoon, with ferries berthing at the Stazione Marittima port area or nearby Tronchetto, west of the historic centre. From there it is a short hop by vaporetto or bus into the city proper, for St Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and the Grand Canal. Arriving by sea gives you a view of the city that no train or plane can match.
Sailings run about twice a fortnight, so this is a route to plan around rather than improvise. The current timetable and fares are shown below. If the dates do not fit, Ancona is served far more often from Patra and puts you on the Italian rail network within a few hours of Venice.
Patra to Venice Ferry Fares
No published fares for this route yet.
Weekly Patra to Venice 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 | 23:00 | 07:00 | 32h | now to 2027-01-04 | Book the scheduled sailing | ||
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | To be announced | 23:00 | 07:00 | 32h | 2026-09-18 to 2026-11-27 | Book the scheduled sailing | ||
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | To be announced | 23:59 | 07:30 | 31h 31m | now to 2027-01-07 | Book the scheduled sailing |
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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 Venice between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 23:00 | 07:00 | 32h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 23:59 | 07:30 | 31h 31m | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 23:00 | 07:00 | 32h | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 23:59 | 07:30 | 31h 31m | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Patra to Venice?
Ferries from Patra (Patras) to Venice (Italy) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Thursday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Patra to Venice today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Patra (Patras) to Venice (Italy) today. Departure time: 23:00.
How many ferries run from Patra to Venice this week?
2 sailings from Patra (Patras) to Venice (Italy) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Patra to Venice?
Scheduled departures from Patra (Patras) to Venice (Italy) leave at 23:00 and 23:59.
How long is the ferry from Patra to Venice?
The fastest crossing from Patra (Patras) to Venice (Italy) takes 31h 31m and the slowest 32h.
Which ferry companies operate the Patra to Venice route?
The Patra (Patras) to Venice (Italy) route is served by Anek-Superfast Joint Venture.
Tips for the Patra to Venice ferry
- On high-speed catamarans, seating is assigned; on conventional ferries it is often open plan – boarding early gives you the best choice of seats.
- Carry a smaller day bag separately from your main luggage: this holds your passport, wallet, phone, charger, sunscreen, and anything else you need during the crossing.
- Ferry cancellations are announced on the operator's website and app, and also through the Hellenic Coast Guard (limenarxeio) at the departure port.
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