Patras to Bari Ferry

Route Overview

Patras to Bari is the most direct way back to Puglia if you started your trip in the Peloponnese: one operator, one overnight sailing, no need to backtrack toward Igoumenitsa first. Anek Superfast runs the line under its official name “Bari – Corfu – Igoumenitsa – Patras”, so a Patras departure works its way up that list – Igoumenitsa in the middle of the night, Corfu only in summer, Bari as the final stop.

If Bari doesn't match your route north, the same operator sails on to Patras to Venice from the same port, and Igoumenitsa has its own direct line to Puglia on Igoumenitsa to Bari, which runs faster and adds a seasonal Ventouris alternative. For a shorter Adriatic hop entirely, compare Igoumenitsa to Brindisi.

The trade-off for that single, direct sailing is time: at 16.5 hours it's roughly six hours longer than the equivalent Igoumenitsa departure, since the ship first has to work its way up from Patras. For travellers already staying near Patras or the Peloponnese, that extra time buys convenience – no need to drive north to Igoumenitsa first, just board where you are and let the ship do the rest of the journey overnight.

Schedule & Season

Departures from Patras are consistently in the early evening: 17:00 on most days, shifting half an hour later to 17:30 on Wednesdays according to DirectFerries' timetable data. Arrival in Bari follows the same pattern, docking around 11:00 on the standard schedule and slightly earlier, around 10:30, on the Wednesday sailing. DirectFerries counts seven weekly sailings on this pairing – effectively daily – which fits Superfast's own brochure description of “daily departures from Patras and Igoumenitsa for Bari, Ancona and Venice”.

The Corfu stop is seasonal only; outside summer the ship runs straight from Patras via Igoumenitsa to Bari without the island call. Superfast's current brochure covers fares and schedules only through 31 December 2026, with nothing published yet for 2027 – check again closer to your travel date if you're booking further out.

Operator

Anek Superfast is the sole operator documented on this specific pairing – no Grimaldi, Ventouris or Minoan service covers Patras–Bari directly. It's the same joint Attica Group operation, trading under the Superfast Ferries and ANEK Lines names, that runs the wider Adriatic network; full details on cabins, fleet and fares are on Superfast & Anek Lines.

Cabins are sold by berth count – 2-bed, 3-bed or 4-bed – rather than by comfort tier, alongside airline-style Airseats for a cheaper, seat-only fare. Pet Cabins are available for an additional fee; check taking a pet on the ferry before booking one for a 16-hour crossing.

Prices & Return Discount

Direct Ferries currently lists Superfast Ferries and ANEK Lines as no longer bookable on its own company pages, so there's no reliable “from”-price specifically for this direction. Treat the outbound Bari–Patras price guide as the working figure – the identical tariff line sailed the other way: foot passengers from around €60, a car adding roughly €95–150 depending on season, and a cabin berth from about €20 per person on top of the base fare. Fares climb noticeably in July and August.

Anek Superfast's 30% return discount applies here too: book outbound and return together under one reservation, with matching passenger names and vehicle category, and the return leg comes down by 30% – combinable with youth, senior and children's fares, which is not the case for most other Superfast discounts. Camper club members get a separate 15% reduction on the official fare through the end of 2026.

Check-in at Patras

Sailings depart from the New Terminal Station at South Patras Port, where the check-in office opens at 10:00 and the terminal at 10:30. Superfast's recommendation is to arrive 3 hours before departure with a vehicle – 2 hours is enough outside peak season – and the counter closes firmly 30 minutes before sailing. With a 17:00 departure, that means aiming to be at the port by around 14:00 in summer.

Bring a valid passport or ID, your boarding card, and the vehicle registration document. The local agent, Patras Ferries, can be reached on +30 261 2616000 for walk-in questions at the terminal.

Arrival in Bari & Onward

Ferries dock at Bari's Stazione Marittima, close to the city centre with the A14 motorway a short drive away – north along the Adriatic coast toward Pescara and Ancona, or south toward Brindisi, Lecce and the Salento peninsula. Bari's airport and train station make it easy to break the journey here rather than driving straight on.

Camping on board – staying overnight in your own vehicle on the car deck – is not offered on this line: Anek Superfast discontinued the practice across its Adriatic network back in 2004, citing ISPS security-code compliance, and books affected passengers into cabins instead. A camper still travels as a normal vehicle booking; see camper and vehicle fares for length-based pricing.

FAQ

How long is the Patras to Bari ferry?

Around 16 hours 30 minutes on the direct sailing with Anek Superfast, departing Patras at 17:00 most days and 17:30 on Wednesdays, arriving Bari around 10:30 to 11:00 the next morning.

Which ferry company runs Patras to Bari?

Anek Superfast is the only operator documented on this specific pairing. It is the joint Attica Group service also branded Superfast Ferries and ANEK Lines.

Does the ferry stop at Igoumenitsa or Corfu?

The line is officially named Bari–Corfu–Igoumenitsa–Patras. It calls at Igoumenitsa year-round; the Corfu stop is added only on summer sailings.

How much does the Patras–Bari ferry cost?

There is no live price feed for this direction since Direct Ferries no longer books Superfast or ANEK tickets. As a guide value, use the outbound Bari–Patras fares: foot passengers from around €60, with a car adding roughly €95–150 depending on season.

Is there a return discount?

Yes. Anek Superfast gives 30% off the return ticket when it is booked together with the outbound leg under one reservation, and this can be combined with youth, senior or children's discounts.