Ferry from Venice (Italy) to Patra (Patras)
32h 30m to 32h 59m · from €158.00 · 1 operator
Venice to Patra at a glance
Ferries from Venice (Italy) to Patra (Patras) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 12:30 and the latest is 14:00. The crossing takes between 32h 30m and 32h 59m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Anek-Superfast Joint Venture. Published fares start from €158.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Wednesday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 9 January 2027.
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| Conventional ferry | €158.00 | Book now |
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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 9 January 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Venice to Patra through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in November (every other day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 12 | 12 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| November 2025 | 14 | 14 of 30 | every other day |
| December 2025 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| January 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| February 2026 | 8 | 8 of 28 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| March 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| April 2026 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| May 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| June 2026 | 14 | 12 of 30 | every other day |
| July 2026 | 9 | 8 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| August 2026 | 6 | 6 of 30 | about once a week |
| September 2026 | 11 | 11 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
This is the longest scheduled ferry crossing between Italy and Greece, running the full length of the Adriatic and round into the Gulf of Patras. The Anek-Superfast joint venture operates it, and the passage takes around thirty-three hours, so expect two nights aboard. A cabin is close to essential on a crossing of this length, and the ships carry cars, campervans and freight as well as foot passengers.
Patra is Greece's third-largest city and its main gateway port for Italy, with the ferry terminal below the hilltop castle and the neoclassical old town close by. It is a working port and university city rather than a resort, though the Roman Odeon and the city's carnival draw visitors in their own right. Athens is a straightforward run east on the motorway, and the Peloponnese opens up to the south.
Sailings run only a couple of times a week, so dates dictate the trip rather than the other way round. The current timetable and fares are shown in the table below. Most departures call at Igoumenitsa and sometimes Corfu on the way, which gives you the option of stepping off in northern Greece instead of staying aboard for the full run.
Venice to Patra Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €158.00 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €158.00 | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | Lefka Ori |
Weekly Venice to Patra 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 | Superfast V | 12:30 | 22:00 | 32h 30m | €158.00 | 2026-10-14 to 2026-12-30 | Book the Superfast V sailing | |
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | Lefka Ori conventional | 12:30 | 22:00 | 32h 30m | €158.00 | 2027-01-06 to 2027-01-06 | Book the Lefka Ori sailing | |
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | Superfast V | 14:00 | 23:59 | 32h 59m | €158.00 | 2026-10-10 to 2026-12-26 | Book the Superfast V sailing | |
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | Lefka Ori conventional | 14:00 | 23:59 | 32h 59m | €158.00 | 2027-01-02 to 2027-01-09 | Book the Lefka Ori 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 Venice to Patra between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 2026-10-24 | 14:00 | 23:59 | 32h 59m | Superfast V | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Wed 2026-10-28 | 12:30 | 22:00 | 32h 30m | Superfast V | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Sat 2026-10-31 | 14:00 | 23:59 | 32h 59m | Superfast V | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Wed 2026-11-04 | 12:30 | 22:00 | 32h 30m | Superfast V | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Venice to Patra?
Ferries from Venice (Italy) to Patra (Patras) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Wednesday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 9 January 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Venice to Patra today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Venice (Italy) to Patra (Patras) today. Departure time: 14:00.
How many ferries run from Venice to Patra this week?
2 sailings from Venice (Italy) to Patra (Patras) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Venice to Patra?
Scheduled departures from Venice (Italy) to Patra (Patras) leave at 12:30 and 14:00.
How long is the ferry from Venice to Patra?
The fastest crossing from Venice (Italy) to Patra (Patras) takes 32h 30m and the slowest 32h 59m.
How much does the Venice to Patra ferry cost?
Published fares for the Venice (Italy) to Patra (Patras) ferry start from €158.00 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Venice to Patra route?
The Venice (Italy) to Patra (Patras) route is served by Anek-Superfast Joint Venture.
Tips for the Venice to Patra ferry
- If you have a connecting ferry from the same port, check the departure board immediately on disembarking and confirm the gate for your next vessel.
- Name corrections on ferry tickets are usually possible up to a few hours before departure – contact the operator promptly if you notice a spelling error.
- Check the marine weather forecast for your crossing the evening before departure; the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) publishes forecasts for all sea areas.
- Four-berth cabins offer the best value if you are travelling as a family or small group; the cost divided between you is often comparable to a budget hotel room.
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