The cheapest and fastest ferries from Patras to Ancona
Cheapest price
$145
Average price
$152
Fastest journey
22 h
Average duration
23 h 23 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
911 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Patras to Ancona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Patras to Ancona will cost around $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $145.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Patras for Ancona on Mon, Jan 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 19 the direct ferries cover the 911 km distance in an average of 23 h 23 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 22 h .
On Mon, Jan 19 the slowest ferries will take 1 d 1 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.








Patras to Ancona Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Superfast Ferries | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 22h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Superfast Ferries | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 22h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Patras to Ancona ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Patras to Ancona ferries for tomorrow, Monday, January 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:30 AM Patras | 22h00 | 9:30 AM Ancona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Patras | 25h00 | 3:30 PM Ancona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Patras | 24h30 | 4:30 PM Ancona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Patras | 22h00 | 4:30 PM Ancona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Patras to Ancona
Ferries from Patras to Ancona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 27h 35m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $145 (€117) if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 491 nautical miles (911 km) distance in 20h 0m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Patras to Ancona are available to foot passengers.





Distance 491 nautical miles (911 km) |
Average sailing duration 27h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $145 (€117) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 20h 0m |
First ferry 00:30 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Patras to Ancona start from as low as $145 (€117) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $159 (€129) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 1 daily trains from Patras to Ancona with 1 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 20h 0m but the average duration is 27h 35m
Train Operators
- Travel from Patras to Ancona with Superfast Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Adriatic), Blue Star Ferries, and Grimaldi
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Superfast Ferries.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Port of Patras and arrive in Port of Ancona
- First train typically departs at 12:30 AM and the last at 10:30 PM
Ferry operators: Superfast Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Adriatic), Blue Star Ferries, Grimaldi from Patras to AnconaYou can travel by ferry between Patras to Ancona with Superfast Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Adriatic), Blue Star Ferries, Grimaldi for as low as $145 (€117). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Superfast Ferries
Anek - Superfast
Minoan Lines (Adriatic)
Blue Star Ferries
Grimaldi
FAQs: Ferry from Patras to Ancona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Patras to Ancona by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ancona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Patras, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Ancona, located 2.5 miles (4.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Patras to Ancona
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Free WiFi
- Labyrinthos (0.3km)
- Aptaliko (0.5km)
- Salumeria Ristorante (0.7km)
- Main companies are Patras Taxi and Achaia Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 18, Stop: Patras Port
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Free WiFi
- Ristorante Giardino (0.3km)
- Osteria del Baffo (0.6km)
- La DegOsteria (0.9km)
- Main companies are Conero Taxi and Radio Taxi Ancona.
- Free
- Bus Line 1/4, Stop: Piazza Kennedy
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