To north-western Greece
Venice to Igoumenitsa ferry
Overnight from the lagoon to Epirus, the shorter way to Greece.
- Blue Star Ferries, about 26 hrs
- All year round, with your car
- Cabins and seats
Route guide
By ferry from Venice to Igoumenitsa
Table of Contents
Getting to the terminal
The ferry to Igoumenitsa leaves from the Fusina terminal, Via dell'Elettronica, 30176 Venezia. The terminal is on the mainland, not in the historic centre. Cars can't enter the historic centre itself; the road ends at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto. Venice's other terminals are on our Terminals page.
Check-in
Blue Star Ferries requires you to be at the terminal 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. At check-in you'll often see the name Superfast: that's Blue Star Ferries' sister brand within Attica Group, and it's the same crossing.
On board
The ship on this route is usually the Superfast V, with the Superfast III, IV or VII covering some sailings. The fleet offers cabins with shower and toilet, inside or outside, plus airline-style seats. On board there are waiter-service and self-service restaurants, bars and Wi-Fi. As you'll be travelling overnight, many passengers find a cabin worth it.
Vehicles and pets
The ships are car ferries and carry cars and motorhomes. You select your vehicle when you book. For pets, the fleet has dedicated pet cabins and an exercise area; animals are not allowed in the bars and restaurants.
Arrival and onward travel
In Igoumenitsa you dock at the ferry port, the first Greek stop on the route. From here you drive on into Epirus. Connecting ferries run from Igoumenitsa to Corfu; the ferry from Venice itself calls at the island only on selected dates. If you're heading further south, stay on board as far as Patras. Our Greece guide compares the two ports.
Tickets and fares
Book your ticket via the departures on this page, choosing your vehicle and cabin in the same step. Our Prices page explains how the fare adds up. More about the operator on our Blue Star Ferries page.
The route at a glance
Venice - Igoumenitsa at a glance
Blue Star Ferries runs the Venice - Igoumenitsa - Patras route all year round. Igoumenitsa is the first Greek port on the route, and you arrive there after around 26 hours.
The ferry leaves from the Fusina terminal on the mainland, not from the historic centre. The ships are car ferries with cabins, seats and a restaurant.
- Crossing
- approx. 26 hrs
- Operator
- Blue Star Ferries
- Frequency
- several times a week
- Fares from
- €100
Next departures
Venice - Igoumenitsa FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the ferry from Venice to Igoumenitsa.
How long is the ferry from Venice to Igoumenitsa? +
About 26 hours, so you'll spend a night on board. The timetable gives the exact times for your date.
Which days does the ferry leave Venice? +
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. The timetable changes from period to period and some sailings are cancelled, for example at the end of October and in November. The timetable shows the departures for your date.
How much is the Venice - Igoumenitsa ferry? +
The fare depends on the number of passengers, your vehicle and your accommodation on board. Current fares are on our Prices page.
Can I get to Corfu via Igoumenitsa? +
The ferry from Venice calls at Corfu only on selected dates. Usually you take a connecting ferry across to Corfu from Igoumenitsa. More in our Venice to Greece ferry guide.
When do I need to be at the Fusina terminal? +
Blue Star Ferries requires you to be at the terminal at least 3 hours before departure. Check-in is at the Fusina terminal on Via dell'Elettronica.
Overnight to Epirus
Check the departures and book your crossing to Igoumenitsa, adding your car and cabin in the same step.