Ferry from Sami (Kefalonia) to Bari (Italy)
13h 45m to 17h 15m · from €52.00 · 2 operators
Sami to Bari at a glance
Ferries from Sami (Kefalonia) to Bari (Italy) are scheduled 12 times over the next 14 days, roughly 6 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 15:00 and the latest is 20:15. The crossing takes between 13h 45m and 17h 15m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Anek-Superfast Joint Venture and Ventouris Ferries. Published fares start from €52.00. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 September 2026.
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 September 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
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 €52.
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 €52.00.
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.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventouris Ferries | Rigel Vii conventional | 15:00 | 08:15 | 17h 15m | now to 2026-09-01 | Book the Rigel Vii sailing | ||
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | To be announced | 20:15 | 10:00 | 13h 45m | 2026-09-01 to 2026-09-29 | Book the scheduled sailing | ||
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | To be announced | 20:15 | 10:00 | 13h 45m | 2026-09-30 to 2026-09-30 | Book the scheduled sailing | ||
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | To be announced | 20:15 | 10:00 | 13h 45m | 2026-08-24 to 2026-08-31 | Book the scheduled sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Sami to Bari between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 20:15 | 10:00 | 13h 45m | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 15:00 | 08:15 | 17h 15m | Rigel Vii | Ventouris Ferries |
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 20:15 | 10:00 | 13h 45m | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 20:15 | 10:00 | 13h 45m | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 20:15 | 10:00 | 13h 45m | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 20:15 | 10:00 | 13h 45m | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 15:00 | 08:15 | 17h 15m | Rigel Vii | Ventouris Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 20:15 | 10:00 | 13h 45m | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 20:15 | 10:00 | 13h 45m | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 20:15 | 10:00 | 13h 45m | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 20:15 | 10:00 | 13h 45m | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 20:15 | 10:00 | 13h 45m | To be announced | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Sami to Bari?
Ferries from Sami (Kefalonia) to Bari (Italy) are scheduled 12 times over the next 14 days, roughly 6 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 September 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Sami to Bari today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Sami (Kefalonia) to Bari (Italy) today. Departure time: 20:15.
How many ferries run from Sami to Bari this week?
5 sailings from Sami (Kefalonia) to Bari (Italy) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Tuesdays.
What time is the first ferry from Sami to Bari?
Scheduled departures from Sami (Kefalonia) to Bari (Italy) leave at 15:00 and 20:15.
How long is the ferry from Sami to Bari?
The fastest crossing from Sami (Kefalonia) to Bari (Italy) takes 13h 45m and the slowest 17h 15m. Typical crossing times by operator: Anek-Superfast Joint Venture 13h 45m and Ventouris Ferries 17h 15m.
How much does the Sami to Bari ferry cost?
Published fares for the Sami (Kefalonia) to Bari (Italy) ferry start from €52.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Sami to Bari route?
The Sami (Kefalonia) to Bari (Italy) route is served by Anek-Superfast Joint Venture and Ventouris Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Sami to Bari ferry
- The pet area on most ferries is outside, on the lower vehicle deck, which can be hot in summer – check the weather before booking a pet on a summer sailing.
- When booking a multi-island itinerary, save a PDF or screenshot of each confirmation; email may not load reliably when you are at a small island port.
- The meltemi typically peaks in the afternoons and can create significant swell; afternoon departures from exposed ports are more likely to be rough.
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