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Pinacoteca Metropolitana "Corrado Giaquinto"
Major art museum on the seafront with Apulian and Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
10 h
Average duration
10 h
Ferries per day
1
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Durrës to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durrës to Bari will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Durrës for Bari on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct ferries cover the 218 km distance in an average of 10 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 10 h .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest ferries will take 10 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AF Mia
AF MiaOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Durrës to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $19.
Distance: 117 nautical miles (218 km)
Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price |
9h 21m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Durrës to Bari:
A ferry is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durrës to Bari costing on average $93 (€76).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Ferry takes on average 8h 21m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Ventouris Ferries | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator European Ferries | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Adria Ferries | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Adria Ferries | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator European Ferries | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Durrës to Bari ferries for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF Mia | 10:00 PM Port of Durres | 10h00 | 8:00 AM Port of Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferries from Durrës to Bari run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 21m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $37 (€31) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by flight.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 02:00, the last at 23:58. The fastest ferry covers the 117 nautical miles (218 km) distance in 6h 0m. There are 28 sailings per week. Ferries from Durrës to Bari are available to foot passengers.





Distance 117 nautical miles (218 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€31) |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 28 |
Fastest ferry 6h 0m |
First ferry 2:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:58 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
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Major art museum on the seafront with Apulian and Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
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Grand seafront promenade ideal for walks, sunset views, and classic panoramas of Bari’s coastline.
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