Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > Europe
Greece to Italy Ferries? Greece to Italy Ferries?
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Europe Topics specific to Western and Eastern Europe, from UK to the Russian border, and south-east to Turkey.
Photo by Alessio Corradini, on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia, of two locals

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Alessio Corradini,
on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia,
of two locals



Like Tree1Likes
  • 1 Post By road spirit

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 8 Sep 2018
Endurodude's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Middle England, UK
Posts: 457
Greece to Italy Ferries?
I'm looking to travel between these countries next summer (only one way, as above). Does anyone have any recommendations on companies / specific routes? I was currently considering Igoumenitsa to Bari, but I'm open to other suggestions. I will be coming from Athens and heading to Rome.

Thanks in advance.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 9 Sep 2018
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Athens, Greece
Posts: 36
you have 3 options of companies:

https://www.minoan.gr/en/italy

https://www.anek.gr/en/routes/

https://www.superfast.com/adriatiki/en/

given in order of preference or recommendation.

Minoan has the best ships for the routes : Greece to Ancona or to Venice. No route to Bari.

The other 2 companies offer routes to Bari but the vessels for that particular route are inferior in quality, cleanliness and older.
__________________
John
MotoGreece.gr | personal blog | my G+ profile
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 9 Sep 2018
Endurodude's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Middle England, UK
Posts: 457
Thanks, I'll check these out.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 9 Sep 2018
zandesiro's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Polygyros GR
Posts: 558
As Road spirit said..Those 3 are the best...There is an option through Albania https://www.directferries.com/ferrie...a_to_italy.htm ...
__________________
3mountainsadventure
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 15 Dec 2018
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Wild West Wales
Posts: 1
I would recommend Minoan on the Ancona to Igoumenitsa route. Very comfortable and reasonably priced.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 16 Dec 2018
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 2,134
If your planned route is 'Athens to Rome', as you indicated in your first post, I suggest that you investigate the ferry from Durrës, Albania to Bari, Italy.

The ride up the Adriatic coast from Igoumenitsa, Greece (where most of the Greek ferries to Italy depart from) to Durrës is spectacular, one of the world's great rides, and Albania is a delightful country to tour in, with prices for hotels and food that are about one-third of what you would pay in Greece. It's simple, cheap, and easy to get insurance coverage for Albania at a border crossing, and you don't need a visa.

The ferry between Durrës and Bari is operated by Adria Ferries and the trip takes 8 hours. I've traveled with Adria Ferries before, and while they are not exactly Cunard, they're not bad either... pretty much average, as ferry companies go.

The problem with the more popular routes such as Igoumenitsa to Ancona, etc. is that they will take you too far north in Italy, you will then have to ride south to get to Rome. Not to mention that there are cabin costs associated with long ferry trips (Igou to Ancona is about 16 hours) that you can avoid with the shorter Durrës to Bari ferry.

Michael
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 16 Dec 2018
Endurodude's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Middle England, UK
Posts: 457
Thanks for the replies. I’ve decided to go from Patras to Bari overnight.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Is there any off-road travelling in Italy and Greece? jnk_ Europe 3 20 Jun 2015 21:30
Shipping from Italy, Greece or Turkey to Egypt Mike Walkabout Route Planning 1 13 May 2015 15:05
Drive from Istanbul to Greece (Athens) and ferry into Italy, possible? andymaxman Route Planning 17 28 Jan 2015 10:54
6 people, 6 bikes :: Ferry from Italy, Greece or Turkey or...? to Egypt Tom Vandenbossche Trip Transport 1 3 Dec 2014 11:19
Italy, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania.... Greasy Biker Europe 6 15 Aug 2012 17:06

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-15
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 07:16.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top