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Igoumenitsa to Ancona Ferry: Greece Back to Italy with Minoan or Superfast
With Grimaldi Lines
To go back from Igoumenitsa to Ancona by ferry, Minoan Lines and ANEK Superfast sail all year round. In winter the ship goes direct; in summer some sailings stop at Corfu and the duration changes.
At the port of Igoumenitsa vehicles are checked in case migrants are hidden in them. Transporting migrants, even unknowingly, is a serious offence in Greece: lock your car and do not let anyone come near it.
Italy and Greece are in the EU: an ID card is enough. Bring your physical driving licence, because the digital one is not accepted.
Igoumenitsa to Ancona ferry timetable
The timetable shows the sailings for the date you choose. Minoan works with a winter calendar, with the ship going direct from Igoumenitsa to Ancona, and a summer one, with a stop at Corfu and sailings every day of the week. ANEK Superfast works in blocks of dates, with high season in July and August. There are maintenance weeks with no sailings: always check your date.
Outbound
To go to Greece, see the Ancona to Igoumenitsa ferry.
Check the departures for your date in our search engine. Schedules and prices
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does the ferry from Igoumenitsa to Ancona take?
One night on board: you leave in the afternoon and arrive in Ancona the next day. In summer, the stop at Corfu makes the sailing longer. The timetable shows the exact duration of each one. With a car, add the disembarkation in Ancona and the road journey afterwards.
Who runs the Igoumenitsa to Ancona ferry: Minoan and ANEK Superfast
Two ferry companies operate it:
- Minoan Lines (Grimaldi group): all year; direct in winter, with a stop at Corfu in summer. It asks you to arrive two hours before and has no fast check-in on the routes to Greece.
- ANEK Superfast: sailings according to blocks of dates, with possible stops at Corfu, Igoumenitsa and Patras. It asks you to arrive two hours in advance.
Check the stops of each sailing in the timetable: some may start from Patras.
Igoumenitsa to Ancona ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest we have found for an adult without a car. It depends on:
- The date: the return at the end of summer is the most expensive; winter is the cheapest.
- The ferry company: compare Minoan and Superfast; they do not always include the same.
- The accommodation: seat or cabin; with a night on board many people book a cabin.
- The vehicle: it is paid separately and depends on its measurements.
Children and discounts on Igoumenitsa to Ancona
As this is an international route, there is no Spanish resident or large family discount. Children and infants have their own fare: state the age of each passenger. Everyone, infants included, needs a valid identity document; without it there is no boarding and no refund.
Igoumenitsa to Ancona ferry with a car
The check is at the port of Igoumenitsa. The Spanish Foreign Ministry warns that vehicles are checked in case migrants are hidden in them, and that transporting them, even unknowingly, is a serious offence in Greece. Some sensible precautions:
- Lock the car while you wait.
- Do not let anyone come near it or ask you for a favour.
- The car decks are closed during the crossing: take what you need up to the cabin.
- With LPG, tell the crew when you board.
On board the Igoumenitsa to Ancona ferry
With a night on board, almost everyone books a cabin. With the car decks closed, you need to take medicines, documents and chargers up to the cabin. If the ship stops at Corfu, you do not need to get off.
Ports of Igoumenitsa and Ancona
Port of Igoumenitsa
Port of Ancona
How to get to the port of Igoumenitsa
Igoumenitsa has its central quay on the south coast. You get there along the Egnatia Odos motorway from Ioannina and Thessaloniki, and there are KTEL buses from Ioannina, Thessaloniki and Athens. Minoan and Superfast ask you to be there at least two hours before. Allow for the car check at the port and arrive with time to spare.
Arrival in Ancona: car, train and centre
The port of Ancona is at the northern end of the seafront, a 15-20 minute walk from the centre. The railway station is about 2 km away. From the A14 motorway, the entrance is via Ancona Nord or Sud, following the “Porto – Imbarchi” sign.
Documents for the Igoumenitsa to Ancona ferry
- Valid ID card or passport, for everyone, infants included.
- Physical driving licence: Greece does not accept the DGT digital one.
- With a car: vehicle registration document and insurance.
Minoan belongs to the Grimaldi group. Grimaldi notice: the old paper ID card is no longer valid for travelling to Spain or Greece with Grimaldi (since August); bring an electronic document or a passport.
I Love Ferry tips for the Igoumenitsa to Ancona ferry
- Arrive with time to spare for the car check: it is a real security check, and it takes longer in high season.
- Lock your car and do not accept favours from strangers on the quay.
- Check the stops on your sailing: according to the aggregator, some Superfast ships call at Patras before Igoumenitsa.
- Bring the physical licence: the digital one is not valid in Greece.
- Extreme bad weather can cancel sailings, warns the Foreign Ministry: keep a spare day if you have a flight or work on arrival.
Why book the Igoumenitsa to Ancona ferry with I Love Ferry
- You compare the Minoan and ANEK Superfast sailings in one search.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- You enter the car and ages to see the real price.
- A person from our team looks after you, in Spanish.
Other ways to go back from Greece to Italy by ferry
- Igoumenitsa to Brindisi ferry: the shortest crossing, to the south of Italy.
- Corfu to Ancona ferry: if you leave from the island in season.
- Ancona to Igoumenitsa ferry: the opposite direction.
Frequently asked questions about the Igoumenitsa to Ancona ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry companies run the ferry from Igoumenitsa to Ancona?
Minoan Lines and ANEK Superfast, both all year. In winter the ship is direct; in summer some sailings stop at Corfu. Compare them in the timetable.
Is there a ferry from Igoumenitsa to Ancona all year?
Yes. Minoan has a winter calendar, with a direct ship, and a summer one, with a stop at Corfu. ANEK Superfast works in blocks of dates and leaves out maintenance weeks.
Are cars checked at the port of Igoumenitsa?
Yes. The Foreign Ministry warns that at Igoumenitsa and Patras vehicles are checked in case migrants are hidden in them. Transporting them, even unknowingly, is a serious offence in Greece.
Do I need a passport to go from Igoumenitsa to Ancona?
No, a valid ID card is enough, because Italy and Greece are in the EU. Minors and infants also need a document. Without a document there is no boarding and no refund.
How early should I arrive at the port of Igoumenitsa?
At least two hours before, according to Minoan and Superfast; with the car check, better to allow more time. Minoan has no fast check-in in Greece.
How long does the ferry from Igoumenitsa to Ancona take?
One night on board. You can see the exact duration in the timetable above. In summer the stop at Corfu makes it longer.
Can I take my car on the ferry from Igoumenitsa to Ancona?
Yes. The car decks are closed during the crossing; tell them if the car runs on LPG. State the type, make and model when you search to see the exact price.
Can I go to Ancona from Patras on the same ship?
ANEK Superfast has possible stops at Patras, Igoumenitsa and Corfu. Check the port of origin and the stops of each sailing in the timetable before you book.
How do I get to the port of Igoumenitsa?
Along the Egnatia Odos motorway from Ioannina and Thessaloniki, or by KTEL buses from Ioannina, Thessaloniki and Athens. The central quay is on the south coast.
What do I do if the ferry is cancelled because of bad weather?
The Foreign Ministry warns that ferries can be cancelled in extreme bad weather. If the ferry company cancels, it notifies you through the booking details; write to us and we will look for the next sailing.
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