Bari ferry port and Adriatic waterfront
Italy → Albania

Bari to Durrës Ferry

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from about 6½ hours 3 operators Cars and foot passengers Cabins and seats
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Prices and availability depend on the exact sailing, passenger mix, vehicle dimensions and ticket conditions. Treat the final booking result as definitive.

Route choice & fare planning

Bari to Durrës ferry

Bari–Durrës is the busiest passenger-ferry corridor between Italy and Albania, with three operators selling direct crossings in 2026. The route is especially practical for motorists travelling between southern Italy and Tirana, central Albania or the Albanian coast.

Crossing times vary materially by operator and sailing. GNV advertises direct journeys from about 6 hours 30 minutes, while other departures are longer overnight services. Compare the complete itinerary, cabin choice and arrival time.

Where more than one operator serves Bari to Durrës, compare the current timetable and ticket conditions as well as price; a nearby departure can sometimes offer a better overall fit.

For Bari to Durrës, the advertised crossing time is only one part of the journey. Allow for port access, check-in, boarding and disembarkation when deciding which departure best fits the day.

Look beyond the headline fare when comparing Bari to Durrës. Departure time, ticket flexibility and the transfer after arrival can make a different sailing more convenient overall.

3 direct operators

Ferry operators from Bari to Durrës

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GNV passenger ferryGNV

Direct GNV Albania crossing

Crossing time: from about 6 hours 30 minutes

GNV sells the Bari–Durrës route directly and publishes fast direct itineraries alongside its normal passenger-and-vehicle ferry product.

  • Direct passenger and vehicle sailings
  • Cabins and onboard services
  • Live times vary by date
Departure and arrival ports

Bari and Durrës ferry ports

Use the operator confirmation for the correct check-in area, terminal instructions and arrival deadline.

Bari ferry terminal and waterfront
Italy

Bari Ferry Port

Bari is a major Adriatic ferry hub with motorway, rail and city transport links across Puglia.

  • A14/A16 road connections
  • Bari Centrale rail hub
  • Several operators use different check-in areas
Durrës Ferry Port
Albania

Durrës Ferry Port

Durrës is Albania’s principal ferry gateway, close to Tirana and connected to the national road network.

  • Main Albania–Italy ferry hub
  • Road access towards Tirana
  • Verify the correct operator check-in area
Travel information

Carry the correct documents for an international Adriatic crossing

Albania is outside the EU and Schengen area. Carry a valid passport or other accepted travel document, check entry requirements for your nationality, and carry the correct vehicle registration, insurance and driving documents.

Passenger identification

Make sure the name on the booking matches the traveller’s accepted identification document.

Vehicle documents

Carry registration, insurance and driving documents and enter accurate vehicle dimensions when booking.

International check-in

Allow time for terminal, document and vehicle formalities and follow the deadline on the current booking confirmation.

Passenger ferry on the Albania route
After arriving in Albania

Durrës is a practical gateway to Tirana and beyond

Tirana is within straightforward road reach of Durrës, while the coast continues south towards Vlorë and north towards Shëngjin.

DurrësTiranaBeratVlorëAlbanian Riviera

If your Italian starting point is farther north, compare Ancona–Durrës; for southern Albania, Brindisi–Vlorë may reduce onward driving.

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Alternative ferry routes

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Common planning questions

Bari to Durrës ferry ticket & travel questions

How long is the Bari to Durrës ferry?

from about 6½ hours. Exact times can vary by operator, vessel, intermediate calls, weather and sailing date.

Which ferry companies operate Bari to Durrës?

Adria Ferries, GNV and Ventouris Ferries sell direct Bari–Durrës passenger services in 2026.

Can I take a car?

Yes. All three operators carry vehicles on suitable sailings; enter the correct vehicle dimensions when booking.

Can I travel as a foot passenger?

Yes on passenger sailings unless the route is specifically described as passenger-only or vehicle-only. Check the selected operator and sailing before booking.

Are cabins available?

Yes. Cabins and reserved seating are available on the conventional ferries, with exact categories varying by ship.

Can I take a pet?

Pet travel is subject to the operator’s current rules, documents and the facilities available on the selected vessel. Check before booking.

How early should I arrive?

Follow the check-in deadline on the operator confirmation. International ferry terminals can require document and vehicle checks, so arrive with a sensible margin.

Does the timetable change by season?

Yes. Frequent year-round service. Departure days, intermediate calls and assigned vessels can change, so check the live booking result for your date.

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