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How to get from Patras to Venice by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Patras to Venice can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Patras to Venice 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 Endeavor Lines, Grimaldi Lines, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries or Minoan Lines. This way you can find the best deal on a Patras Venice ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most ANEK Lines, 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 Patras to Venice simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Patras to Venice Ferry Information

Port of departure
Patras
Greece
Western Greece
Port of Arrival
Venice
Italy
Veneto
Distance
692 mi
Ferry Companies
Endeavor Lines, Grimaldi Lines, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines
Frequency of crossings
2 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
31 hours
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Ferry Patras Venice: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Patras to Venice, you'll find tickets range from £93 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £320 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Patras to Venice route is £202. The average ferry crossing time from Patras to Venice is 8 hours 13 min. The slowest ferries will take 9 hours to reach Venice, while the fastest boats will arrive in Venice in 8 hours 1 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Patras at 23:00. The last boat to Venice leaves the port of Patras at 23:59.

Average price of a Patras to Venice ferry crossing
£202
Price range of ferries Patras Venice (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£93 - £320
Average crossing time Patras Venice
8 hours 13 min
Departure time of first ferry to Venice
23:00
Time last ferry leaves for Venice
23:59
Arrival time of first ferry to Venice
06:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Venice
07:30

Why travel by ferry from Patras to Venice?

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

Taking your time becomes a pleasure
We live in a society where everything goes faster and faster. Sailing at less than 40km/h on board a ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines or Superfast Ferries ferry for the 692 mi between Patras and Venice will be a relaxing stop. All ships are equipped with lounges, restaurants, promenade decks, and sometimes much more... You may even regret arriving in Venice so quickly!
To enjoy the incredible sea view
When we are on the coast, we often look for places that offer the best sea view. You'll enjoy a 360-degree view of the ocean from the port of Patras to Venice, whether you're having lunch or relaxing in one of the ship's lounges. Everywhere, large windows give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to make the most of its soothing power.
Transporting your bike is not a problem
Travelling with your bike on a train, plane or bus is often a nightmare because it is so cumbersome to carry. However, on a ferry, you don't have this problem: your bike is loaded directly into the ship's huge garage. You leave it there for the duration of the Patras-Venice crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will get on your bike in Venice to get off the boat.

Which companies operate between Patras and Venice?

If you want to travel between Patras and Venice by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including ANEK Lines, 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.

ANEK Lines Patras Venice
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Patras-Venice route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Patras-Venice fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Patras and Venice. More information about ANEK Lines
Minoan Lines Patras Venice
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines is a Greek shipping company created in 1972 and providing passenger transport in Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Patras-Venice fares and book a Minoan Lines ticket between Patras and Venice. Minoan Lines operates 2 crossings a week to Venice from Patras and the journey time is 31 hours. More information about Minoan Lines
31 hours
2 crossings a week
Superfast Ferries Patras Venice
Superfast Ferries
Superfast Ferries, founded in 1993, is a Greek company providing maritime links between Greece and Italy. On Vivanoda, you can compare Patras-Venice fares and book a Superfast Ferries ticket between Patras and Venice. More information about Superfast Ferries

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

Port of departure in Patras

ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines or Superfast Ferries ferries depart for Venice from the following ports in Patras:

Patras Terminal Ferry Sud
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Port of arrival in Venice

Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines or ANEK Lines ships arrive in Venice from the following ports:

Venezia Tronchetto
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Patras to Venice, it will take you at least 31 hours to cover the 692 mi between Patras and Venice.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Patras and Venice in winter) and the ferry company (ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines and Superfast Ferries). There are currently 2 crossings a week between Patras and Venice.

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Patras and Venice: ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines and Superfast Ferries.

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

Before booking, compare the prices of Endeavor Lines, Grimaldi Lines, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Patras Venice ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Patras and Venice, you will travel 692 mi.

To go by boat from Patras to Venice, you can find prices ranging from £93 for the lowest, to £320 for the highest. The average price we observed was £202.

The first ferry leaves Patras at 23:00 for Venice.

The last ferry to Venice usually departs from Patras at 23:59.

What is a Patras to Venice ferry crossing like?

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Patras to Venice sea crossing is like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Endeavor Lines, Grimaldi Lines, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries or Minoan Lines ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Patras to disembarking in Venice. You will also find practical information about Patras and Venice.

Ready for boarding in Patras

Here are the steps to embark before your Patras Venice ferry journey begins:

  • Arrival time in Patras port / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines or Superfast Ferries) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Patras ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Patras - Venice crossing / At the Patras ferry terminal, look for the ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines or Superfast Ferries counters and present your passport and booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Venice / From the Patras ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. If you are travelling by car, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines or ANEK Lines staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

On board the ship between Patras and Venice

On board the Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines or ANEK Lines ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.

Ferry arrival in Venice

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Venice:

  • Venice Harbour is in sight / You will be allowed to return to the ship's garage once the ferry has docked. There is no point in rushing. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Venice from the outside deck.
  • If you are in a cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Venice Harbour.
  • Leave the ship and Venice is yours / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Venice you are likely to pass a customs check. At last, your holiday in Venice has begun!

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