Patra To Bari Ferry Crossing In 2026
🚢 Patra → Bari — this week
11 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 2/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 2 ferries — first at 17:00
Patra to Bari Ferry
Patra to Bari -- At a Glance
- Season: Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 29 November 2026.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 15 hours 30 minutes to 17 hours.
- Operators: Anek-Superfast Joint Venture.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
This is one of the longest ferry crossings out of Greece: an overnight run across the Ionian and Adriatic linking Patra, on the Peloponnese coast, with Bari on the Italian side. It's less a hop between islands than a proper sea voyage, and it draws a different crowd from the Cyclades routes -- drivers taking their own car between Greece and Italy, backpackers stringing together an overland route to or from Western Europe, and anyone who'd rather sleep through the crossing than fly it. The Patra terminal sits close to the city centre, with the port's ferry berths a short walk or taxi ride from the old town and the train and bus stations, so there's no need to arrange transport out to a remote harbour.
Because you're at sea for most of a day and a night, cabin or reclining-seat bookings are worth considering over a plain deck ticket, especially outside the calmest summer months -- the open water of the Ionian can have a noticeable swell even when the weather in port looks settled. Expect at least a daily sailing for much of the year, with extra capacity added at the busiest points of summer and services easing back to a single daily departure once the season quietens; check the schedule box above for the current frequency and confirmed dates.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Patra to Bari:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Not yet published | – |
| March | Not yet published | – |
| April | Not yet published | – |
| May | Not yet published | – |
| June | Not yet published | – |
| July | Yes | 1.8 (1–2) |
| August | Yes | 1.7 (1–2) |
| September | Yes | 1.9 (1–2) |
| October | Yes | 1.0 |
| November | Yes | 1.0 |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Patra to Bari — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 6 Aug | 2 | 17:00, 17:30 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 2 | 17:00, 17:30 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 1 | 17:30 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 2 | 17:00, 17:30 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 2 | 17:00, 17:30 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 2 | 17:00, 17:30 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 2 | 17:00, 17:30 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 2 | 17:00, 17:30 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 1 | 17:30 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 1 | 17:30 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 2 | 17:00, 17:30 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 2 | 17:00, 17:30 |
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Ferry Companies
The Patra–Bari route is served by 1 company:
- Anek-Superfast Joint Venture – approximately 15 hours 30 minutes
Tips for the Patra–Bari Ferry
- A foam sleeping mat or a folded jacket beneath you makes deck sleeping much more comfortable – the steel deck is hard and conducts cold.
- Boarding order on most ferries is: vehicles first, then foot passengers – foot passengers are usually called to board 15–20 minutes before departure.
- Some booking sites charge a service fee on top of the base fare; the total shown at checkout is what matters, not just the headline price.
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Patra to Bari?
Typically 1 ferry per day. Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 29 November 2026.
Are there ferries from Patra to Bari today?
Yes – 2 sailings today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Patra to Bari this week?
Around 11 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 2 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Patra to Bari?
The first departure is usually 17:00.
How long is the ferry from Patra to Bari?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 15 hours 30 minutes, while the slowest takes around 17 hours. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
Which ferry companies operate the Patra–Bari route?
The route is served by Anek-Superfast Joint Venture.
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.