Bari to Durres Ferry (Italy to Albania)

Ferry operators on the Bari to Durres route

Three companies operate the Bari to Durres ferry route, sharing approximately 21 weekly sailings.

Adria Ferries specializes in Italy-Albania routes and runs the highest frequency on the Bari-Durres connection. The vessels are conventional ferries with cabins, seats, and full vehicle decks. Adria Ferries allows hand luggage only with a paid luggage deposit service available on some vessels.

Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) operates large modern ferries on the route. Crossings take approximately 10 hours 45 minutes. GNV allows up to 2 pieces of personal luggage. First-class cabin options are available.

Ventouris Ferries provides additional capacity with conventional ferries. Vessels carry vehicles and offer up to 40 kg luggage allowance.

How long is the ferry from Bari to Durres?

The fastest crossing is 8 hours 30 minutes. Most services take 9 to 10 hours, with the longest at 10 hours 45 minutes. Most ferries are overnight, departing in the evening from Bari and arriving in Durres in the morning.

How much does the Bari to Durres ferry cost?

Standard tickets start at €50-€55 for foot passengers. With a car, prices start around €146 and rise to €500+ in peak season. Cabin supplements start at approximately €100. The Bari-Durres route offers the cheapest ferry tickets to Albania from Italy.

Departure and arrival ports

Ferries depart from the port of Bari in Puglia, southern Italy. Bari is connected by train to Rome, Naples, and the rest of Italy. The port is in the city center, walkable from the train station and old town.

Ferries arrive at Durres on the Albanian Adriatic coast, 30 to 40 minutes from Tirana International Airport via the SH2 motorway. Durres is the main port of Albania and a gateway to Tirana, the Albanian Riviera (Vlore, Saranda), and the rest of the country.

When to book your Bari to Durres ferry

For peak season (July and August), book 1 to 2 months ahead, especially with vehicles. Albania has experienced rapid tourism growth in recent years, increasing demand on Italy-Albania ferries. Cabin space sells out earliest.

Travel tip: the gateway to fast-growing Albania tourism

Albania is one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in Europe. The Bari-Durres ferry is the fastest sea route. From Durres, you can drive south to Vlore (1 hour 30 minutes), Saranda (3 hours), and the Albanian Riviera, or north into Tirana (40 minutes). Driving across Albania with your own vehicle is the most flexible way to explore the country.