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Blue Star Ferries
The ferry route from Venice to Greece.
- Igoumenitsa and Patras
- All year round from Fusina
- Car ferries with cabins
- Part of Attica Group
- Check in at least 3 hrs before departure
About Blue Star Ferries
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About Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek ferry company based in Athens and part of Attica Group. From Venice, Blue Star Ferries operates the route to Greece. It runs all year round and in 2026 is the only ferry connection between Venice and Greece.
The route from Venice
The ferry sails from Venice to Igoumenitsa and on to Patras. The crossing takes around 26 hours to Igoumenitsa and around 33 hours to Patras. On the 2026 timetable the ferry leaves on Wednesdays at 12:30 and Saturdays at 14:00, and in some periods on Sundays at 12:30 as well. Some sailings are cancelled, for example in spring, at the end of October and in November. The timetable shows the departures for your date. Our Greece guide helps you work out which port suits your trip.
Terminal and check-in
The ferry leaves from the Fusina terminal, Via dell'Elettronica, 30176 Venezia, on the mainland. Blue Star Ferries requires you to be in the boarding area at least 3 hours before departure. Have your passport or ID card ready, and your vehicle registration document if you're travelling with a vehicle. All of the city's terminals are on our Terminals page.
Ships and on board
The ship on the Venice route is usually the Superfast V, with the Superfast III, IV or VII covering some sailings. They are car ferries that carry cars and motorhomes. The fleet offers cabins for two to four people, inside or outside, with shower and toilet, plus airline-style seats. On board there are waiter-service and self-service restaurants, bars and Wi-Fi. For pets, the fleet has pet cabins and an exercise area. Animals are not allowed in the bars, restaurants or other indoor areas.
Blue Star Ferries FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Blue Star Ferries route from Venice.
Why is the ship called Superfast? +
The route from Venice is operated by Blue Star Ferries, part of the Greek Attica Group. Superfast is its sister brand within the same group; the ships carry the Superfast name, and you'll see it at check-in too. It is the same crossing.
Which ports does Blue Star Ferries serve from Venice? +
The route runs from Venice to Igoumenitsa and on to Patras. It calls at Corfu only on selected dates; otherwise you reach the island on a connecting ferry from Igoumenitsa.
When does Blue Star Ferries sail from Venice? +
On the 2026 timetable, on Wednesdays at 12:30 and Saturdays at 14:00, and in some periods on Sundays at 12:30 as well. Some sailings are cancelled. The timetable shows the departures for your date.
When do I need to be there for check-in? +
Blue Star Ferries requires you to be in the boarding area at the Fusina terminal at least 3 hours before departure.
Departures to Greece
The timetable lists every Blue Star Ferries departure from Venice.