Patras to Venice Ferry

Route Overview

Patras to Venice covers the most water of any crossing on this network – the length of the Adriatic plus the run up the Italian coast to the lagoon. Anek Superfast runs it under the official name “Venice – Corfu – Igoumenitsa – Patras”, so heading the other way it's Igoumenitsa first, Corfu only in summer, and Venice as the final, longest leg.

If a shorter overnight crossing suits your plans better, the same operator sails Patras to Ancona and Bari at roughly half the duration, and Igoumenitsa has its own, slightly shorter version of this exact Venice line on Igoumenitsa to Venice. For most travellers coming from the Peloponnese, Venice only makes sense as a destination in its own right, or as the gateway toward Austria and southern Germany rather than a shortcut anywhere else in Italy.

Schedule & Season

This is where the site's usual sources disagree. Superfast's 2026 brochure describes “daily departures from Patras and Igoumenitsa for Bari, Ancona and Venice” as one blanket statement covering all three Italian destinations, but DirectFerries' own route data for Patras–Venice specifically counts only around 2 weekly sailings – a fraction of what “daily” would suggest. The most likely explanation is that “daily” describes the combined Bari/Ancona/Venice network collectively rather than each individual destination, with Venice served less often than the other two. Either way, don't assume this route runs every day: check the actual sailing calendar before planning connections around it.

The Corfu stop is added only in the summer months, extending the already long crossing further. No 2027 timetable has been published; Superfast's current schedule and fares are valid only through 31 December 2026.

Operator

Anek Superfast, the joint Attica Group service also trading as Superfast Ferries and ANEK Lines, is the only operator documented on this specific pairing – unlike Ancona, no Minoan or Grimaldi alternative exists for Venice. Full fleet and cabin details are on Superfast & Anek Lines.

Given the length of this crossing, most travellers book at least a basic cabin rather than an Airseat for the full 32-plus hours. Cabins are sold by berth count (2, 3 or 4-bed) rather than comfort tier, and dedicated Pet Cabins are available – see taking a pet on the ferry and choosing a cabin before booking for a crossing this long.

Prices & Return Discount

No live fare data exists for this direction: Direct Ferries no longer books Superfast or ANEK tickets at all. As a guide value, use the outbound Venice–Patras price range, the same tariff line sailed the other way: foot passengers from around €75, a car adding roughly €120–250 depending on season, and a 2-berth cabin adding €30–80 per person on top. As the longest crossing on the network, it carries some of the higher base fares too.

Anek Superfast's 30% return discount applies on this route as on the others: 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 or children's fares. Given how much a 32-hour crossing costs both ways, this is one of the more meaningful discounts to plan around on the whole network.

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 recommends 3 hours before departure with a vehicle, 2 hours in the quieter shoulder season, with the counter closing hard 30 minutes before sailing. Given the infrequent schedule on this route, double-check your exact departure time rather than assuming a standard evening slot – sailing times vary more here than on the daily Ancona or Bari lines.

Bring your boarding card, passport or ID and vehicle registration document. The local agent, Patras Ferries, is reachable on +30 261 2616000 for questions at the terminal.

Arrival in Venice & Onward

Ferries dock not in the historic centre but at the Fusina ferry terminal on the mainland side of the lagoon – Superfast's own contact for this port even carries an ANEK-branded email address, a sign of how closely the two companies' Adriatic operations are run together. From Fusina it's a short drive on the SR11 to Mestre and the A4 motorway, where the A22 branches north for the Brenner Pass into Austria and Germany, while the A4 itself continues east toward Trieste and on to Tarvisio for Slovenia and Austria via that crossing instead.

Camping on board isn't offered on this line: Anek Superfast discontinued overnight camper-deck stays across its network in 2004 for ISPS security-code compliance, booking those 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 Venice ferry?

Around 32 hours 30 minutes, the longest direct crossing on this whole network, according to DirectFerries' schedule data. That's roughly a day and a half at sea, counting the call at Igoumenitsa along the way.

How often does the Patras–Venice ferry run?

DirectFerries lists only around 2 weekly sailings on this specific pairing, noticeably less frequent than the Ancona or Bari lines from the same port. Superfast's brochure describes daily departures collectively for Bari, Ancona and Venice, so treat Venice as the least frequent of the three and confirm the exact sailing day when booking.

Which ferry company runs Patras to Venice?

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

Where does the ferry arrive in Venice?

At the Fusina ferry terminal, not the historic centre. From there it's a short drive to the SR11 and the A4 motorway, with the A22 branching north toward the Brenner Pass or the A4 continuing east toward Trieste and Tarvisio.

Is there a return discount on this route?

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