Ferry from Sami (Kefalonia) to Bari (Italy)

Sami to Bari is the long international run from Kefallonia across the Ionian and up the Adriatic to Italy, taking anywhere from about thirteen to seventeen hours depending on the sailing and the routing. Anek-Superfast and Ventouris Ferries both work the line, with the Rigel VII among the vessels. This is an overnight-scale crossing, so cabins and reclining seats matter more than deck space, and fares start around €76.

Bari is a large port city in Puglia, with a working ferry terminal and a historic old town, Bari Vecchia, close by. The Basilica di San Nicola and the narrow lanes of the old quarter are within reach of the harbour on foot. It is one of Italy's biggest passenger ports, well connected onward by rail and road.

Sailings run most days in the summer season, and the current timetable and fares are shown below. Take a passport or ID card and allow proper check-in time, as this is an international departure rather than a domestic hop. Sami is Kefallonia's main port, so it also connects to Patra and Ithaki if you need to reposition first.

Sami to Bari Ferry Fares

Tickets from €76.00.

Weekly Sami to Bari 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 Sami to Bari between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Sami to Bari ferry

• Shower facilities are available in some cabin classes and in communal bathrooms on large overnight ferries – useful after a very long crossing.
• If you are flexible on timing, the first sailing of the day is often less crowded than mid-morning departures on popular routes.
• 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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