To the Peloponnese
Venice to Patras ferry
From the lagoon to the Peloponnese, calling at Igoumenitsa.
- Blue Star Ferries, about 33 hrs
- Calls at Igoumenitsa
- All year round, with your car
Route guide
By ferry from Venice to Patras
Table of Contents
Getting to the terminal
The ferry to Patras 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; 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 to Patras is usually the Superfast V, with the Superfast III or IV covering some sailings. You'll be on board for more than a day and a night, so a cabin is well worth it. The fleet offers cabins with shower and toilet, inside or outside, plus airline-style seats. There are waiter-service and self-service restaurants, bars and Wi-Fi.
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
On the way, the ferry calls at Igoumenitsa before continuing to Patras. Patras lies on the Gulf of Patras in the north-west of the Peloponnese, and from here you drive on into the Peloponnese. Our Greece guide helps you decide which of the two ports suits your trip better.
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 - Patras at a glance
Patras is the final port on the Venice - Igoumenitsa - Patras route, which Blue Star Ferries runs all year round. After calling at Igoumenitsa, you reach Patras after around 33 hours.
The ferry leaves from the Fusina terminal on the mainland. The ships are car ferries with cabins, seats and a restaurant.
- Crossing
- approx. 33 hrs
- Operator
- Blue Star Ferries
- Frequency
- several times a week
- Fares from
- €115
Next departures
Venice - Patras FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the ferry from Venice to Patras.
How long is the ferry from Venice to Patras? +
About 33 hours, with a call at Igoumenitsa. The timetable gives the exact times for your date.
Which days does the ferry leave Venice? +
On the 2026 timetable, Wednesdays at 12:30 and Saturdays at 14:00, and in some periods 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 - Patras ferry? +
The fare depends on the number of passengers, your vehicle and your accommodation on board. Current fares are on our Prices page.
Patras or Igoumenitsa: which port suits me? +
You reach Igoumenitsa, in north-western Greece, around seven hours earlier. Patras is in the Peloponnese and is the final port. Our Venice to Greece ferry guide compares the two.
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.
All the way to the Peloponnese
Check the departures and book your crossing to Patras, adding your car and cabin in the same step.