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How to get from Ancona to Patras by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Ancona to Patras ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Ancona to Patras is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Ancona to Patras can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Ancona to Patras ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like ANEK Lines, Endeavor Lines, Grimaldi Lines, Superfast Ferries or Minoan Lines. This way you can find the best deal on a Ancona Patras ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Minoan Lines or Superfast Ferries ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Ancona to Patras simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Ancona to Patras Ferry Information

Port of departure
Ancona
Italy
Marches
Port of Arrival
Patras
Greece
Western Greece
Distance
566 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Endeavor Lines, Grimaldi Lines, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines
Frequency of crossings
4 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
21 hours 30 min
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Ferry Ancona Patras: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Ancona to Patras, you'll find tickets range from £79 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £327 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Ancona to Patras route is £173. The average ferry crossing time from Ancona to Patras is 22 hours 35 min. The slowest ferries will take 24 hours to reach Patras, while the fastest boats will arrive in Patras in 21 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Ancona at 13:30. The last boat to Patras leaves the port of Ancona at 16:30.

Average price of a Ancona to Patras ferry crossing
£173
Price range of ferries Ancona Patras (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£79 - £327
Average crossing time Ancona Patras
22 hours 35 min
Departure time of first ferry to Patras
13:30
Time last ferry leaves for Patras
16:30
Arrival time of first ferry to Patras
12:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Patras
16:30

Why travel by ferry from Ancona to Patras?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Ancona to Patras ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Patras. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Ancona to Patras is an ideal way to travel.

Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
There is no better way to travel between Ancona and Patras with your family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Ancona, imagine your children exploring the ship, spending long periods playing in the children's play areas or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest films in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marvelling at a magic show or other countless activities. This boat trip between Ancona and Patras will remain an unforgettable moment for your children.
For the comfort of a cabin
Although booking a cabin on the Ancona to Patras crossing is optional, it is a comfort that should be enjoyed. Like real hotel rooms, they offer travellers beds, bathrooms and, in some suites, portholes and balconies. Even on a day crossing, enjoying the privacy of a cabin is still possible and much more comfortable than sitting in a lounge.
Transporting your bike is not a problem
On the train, bus or plane, it is often very complicated and sometimes impossible to travel with this cumbersome companion: your bike. This is not the case on the ferry. Like any vehicle, your two-wheeler will be parked in the ship's garage. You travel from Ancona to Patras with complete peace of mind, without fear of damage to your bike. You will get on your bike in Patras to get off the boat.

Which companies operate between Ancona and Patras?

If you want to travel between Ancona and Patras by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Minoan Lines or Superfast Ferries who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Minoan Lines Ancona Patras
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines is a Greek shipping company created in 1972 and providing passenger transport in Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ancona-Patras fares and book a Minoan Lines ticket between Ancona and Patras. Minoan Lines operates 4 crossings a week to Patras from Ancona and the journey time is 21 hours 30 min. More information about Minoan Lines
21 hours 30 min
4 crossings a week
Superfast Ferries Ancona Patras
Superfast Ferries
Superfast Ferries, founded in 1993, is a Greek company providing maritime links between Greece and Italy. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ancona-Patras fares and book a Superfast Ferries ticket between Ancona and Patras. More information about Superfast Ferries

Where do the ferries leave from in Ancona? Where do the boats arrive in Patras?

Port of departure in Ancona

Minoan Lines or Superfast Ferries ferries depart for Patras from the following ports in Ancona:

Ancona Molo Santa Maria
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Port of arrival in Patras

Superfast Ferries or Minoan Lines ships arrive in Patras from the following ports:

Patras Terminal Ferry Sud
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Ancona to Patras, it will take you at least 21 hours 30 min to cover the 566 mi between Ancona and Patras.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Ancona and Patras in winter) and the ferry company (Minoan Lines and Superfast Ferries). There are currently 4 crossings a week between Ancona and Patras.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Ancona and Patras: Minoan Lines and Superfast Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Endeavor Lines, Grimaldi Lines, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines.

During your crossing between Ancona and Patras, you will travel 566 mi.

To go by boat from Ancona to Patras, you can find prices ranging from £79 for the lowest, to £327 for the highest. The average price we observed was £173.

The first ferry leaves Ancona at 13:30 for Patras.

The last ferry to Patras usually departs from Ancona at 16:30.

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