Ferry from Rio to Antirio

The Rio to Antirio crossing is one of the shortest ferry hops in Greece, about ten minutes across the narrowest point of the Gulf of Corinth. Rio-Antirio Lines run open-deck vehicle ferries that load and unload quickly, so the whole business feels more like a floating stretch of road than a sea journey. The suspension bridge is in view for the entire crossing.

Antirio sits on the north shore of the gulf, a small crossing point rather than somewhere to linger. Arriving drivers are straight onto the mainland road network towards Nafpaktos, Messolonghi and the west coast. The Charilaos Trikoupis bridge spans the strait alongside, and the ferry carries on as the cheaper alternative to the toll.

Sailings go many times a day, more or less continuously through daylight hours and into the evening, so there is rarely much waiting. The current timetable and fares are shown below. Rio lies just northeast of Patra, so the crossing links neatly with the city and its international ferry port.

Rio to Antirio Ferry Fares

No published fares for this route yet.

Weekly Rio to Antirio Ferry Schedule

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

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Rio to Antirio between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Rio to Antirio ferry

• Booking a summer return to Athens a week or two before departure gives you flexibility while still securing a ticket before the final-week rush.
• Board early to secure a good seat on open-plan ferries – the best spots near windows and on the outside deck fill quickly.
• If you are travelling with young children, bring their identity documents; crew are required to check ID for all passengers regardless of age.
• Night sailings that arrive early morning are popular with budget travellers who save on a night's accommodation – cabins on these routes book out first.

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