Igoumenitsa to Venice Ferry

Route Overview

Skipping the run down to Patras shaves several hours off the Venice crossing compared with sailing from further south, but Igoumenitsa–Venice is still a long haul by any Adriatic standard – more than a full day at sea. Anek Superfast runs it as part of the same line that continues on to Patras, so a Venice-bound sailing from Igoumenitsa is effectively boarding partway along the longer Patras route, with the same ship, cabins and crew for the rest of the crossing.

For a shorter crossing on the same coast, Igoumenitsa to Ancona takes roughly a third less time with three operators to choose between. If Venice really is the goal, Patras to Venice is the equivalent sailing for travellers starting further south. Both Venice pairings share the same fleet and booking system, so switching between them mainly comes down to which Greek port is closer to where you actually are.

Schedule & Season

DirectFerries records departures from Igoumenitsa clustering in the early morning – slots around 05:30, 06:00 and 07:00 – with arrival in Venice typically around 08:00 to 08:30 the following day, giving the 25.5–26.5-hour range. As with the Patras–Venice pairing, DirectFerries counts only around 2 weekly sailings here, well short of the “daily” description Superfast's brochure applies collectively to its Bari, Ancona and Venice services. Treat this as one of the less frequent routes on the network and check the actual calendar rather than assuming a fixed weekly pattern.

Corfu is added to some sailings only in summer, extending the crossing further on those departures. No 2027 timetable is published yet; Superfast's current schedule runs only through 31 December 2026.

Operator

Anek Superfast, the joint Attica Group service also branded Superfast Ferries and ANEK Lines, is the only operator documented on this pairing. Full fleet and cabin details are on Superfast & Anek Lines.

For a crossing over a full day long, cabin choice matters: berths are sold by occupancy (2, 3 or 4-bed) rather than comfort tier, with airline-style Airseats as the budget alternative and dedicated Pet Cabins available – see choosing a cabin and taking a pet on the ferry before booking. An Airseat can work for a 9-hour Brindisi hop; for over a day at sea it's a harder sell, and most travellers who've tried it once book a cabin the next time around.

Prices & Return Discount

No live price feed exists for this direction, since Direct Ferries no longer sells Superfast or ANEK tickets. As a guide value, use the outbound Venice–Igoumenitsa range, the same tariff line the other way: foot passengers from around €108, a car adding roughly €150–280 depending on season. This is one of the pricier routes on the network, reflecting the longer crossing and larger vessels used on the Venice service.

Anek Superfast's 30% return discount applies here too, booking outbound and return together under one reservation with matching passenger names and vehicle category, and combinable with youth, senior or children's fares. Given the fare level on this route, the saving is proportionally larger than on the shorter Adriatic crossings. Automobile and camper club members get an additional 15% off the official fare on Ancona/Venice/Bari sailings through the end of 2026, stackable with the early-booking camper offer except for vehicles over 10 metres.

Check-in at Igoumenitsa

Venice sailings check in through Euroline – S. Bakolias & Co, the same agency handling the Ancona line, at the New Port terminal (New Port Egnatia, 46100 Igoumenitsa), open from 08:00. Superfast recommends arriving 3 hours before departure with a vehicle, with the counter closing 30 minutes prior. Given the early-morning departure slots on this route, that can mean a pre-dawn arrival at the port – worth planning overnight parking or accommodation nearby rather than driving in cold from further away.

Bring your boarding card, passport or ID and vehicle registration document. There's no separately documented online check-in option for this route on the sources checked, so build the 3-hour margin into your morning rather than counting on printing anything in advance. Documents proving any discount you've booked – youth, senior or club membership – should be ready at the same time, since the desk will ask for them before boarding.

Arrival in Venice & Onward

Like the Patras service, this line docks at the Fusina ferry terminal rather than the historic centre. From Fusina, the SR11 leads to Mestre and the A4 motorway, with the A22 heading north toward the Brenner Pass into Austria and Germany, or the A4 continuing east toward Trieste and Tarvisio if that border crossing suits your route better.

Camping on board isn't offered here: Anek Superfast discontinued overnight camper-deck stays in 2004 across its network, and books those passengers into cabins instead. A camper still travels as a normal vehicle booking; see camper and vehicle fares for length-based pricing. Alternative-fuel vehicles – hybrid, electric, LPG or natural gas – must be declared at booking, with battery charge capped at 40% and gas tanks at 50% for the crossing.

FAQ

How long is the Igoumenitsa to Venice ferry?

Between about 25.5 and 26.5 hours, according to DirectFerries' schedule data – shorter than the equivalent Patras–Venice sailing since it skips the leg down to Patras, but still well over a full day at sea.

How often does this ferry run?

Only around 2 weekly sailings are listed on DirectFerries for this specific pairing, making it one of the least frequent routes on the network. Confirm the exact sailing day before planning connections around it.

Which ferry company runs Igoumenitsa to Venice?

Anek Superfast, the joint Attica Group service, is the only operator documented on this pairing.

Where does the ferry dock in Venice?

At the Fusina terminal on the mainland side of the lagoon, not the historic centre. From there it's a short drive to the A4 motorway, with the A22 heading north for the Brenner Pass.

Is there a return discount?

Yes. Anek Superfast's 30% return discount applies when the outbound and return tickets are booked together under one reservation with matching names and vehicle category.