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Ancona to Corfu Ferry: Minoan and Superfast, Seasonal Route
With Grimaldi Lines
To get from Ancona to Corfu by ferry, Minoan Lines and ANEK Superfast offer a seasonal crossing. Corfu is a stop of the same ship that continues to Igoumenitsa, and it is not called at every day.
It is an overnight journey. You leave Ancona in the afternoon and arrive in Corfu the next day. With a car, bear in mind that the garage is closed during the crossing.
Italy and Greece are in the EU: a valid ID card is enough, and a passport is also accepted. Bring a physical driving licence: the digital DGT licence is not accepted in Greece.
Ancona to Corfu ferry timetable
The timetable shows the sailings for the date you choose. What matters here is seasonality: the Ancona–Corfu route does not run all year. In summer, the Minoan calendar lists Ancona, Corfu and Igoumenitsa; in winter, the line goes directly from Ancona to Igoumenitsa, without calling at Corfu. ANEK Superfast calls at Corfu only on selected sailings, mainly in July, August and September.
Aggregators do not agree with each other on which days of the week Corfu is called at. So always check the specific sailing in the timetable above, not the general calendar.
Return
To return, see the Corfu to Ancona 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 Ancona to Corfu ferry take?
It is an overnight crossing plus part of the next day, leaving Ancona in the afternoon. The arrival in Corfu is in the middle of the afternoon of the next day, since the ship then continues to Igoumenitsa. The timetable shows the exact duration of each sailing and whether there is a stop.
Who runs the Ancona to Corfu ferry: Minoan and ANEK Superfast
Two ferry companies:
- Minoan Lines (part of the Grimaldi group): in summer it serves Ancona, Corfu and Igoumenitsa, and returns the same way. It asks you to report at least two hours before and has no fast check-in on the routes to Greece: you have to go to the desk.
- ANEK Superfast: calls at Corfu on specific sailings, mainly in summer. It asks for two hours before; for motorhomes, three, according to a reseller.
On both, Corfu is a stop of the ship: there is no ship exclusively for Ancona–Corfu.
Ancona to Corfu ferry prices
The price you see above is the lowest we have found for an adult without a car. It depends on:
- The date: it is a summer route with few sailings; July and August are the most expensive.
- The ferry company: Minoan and ANEK Superfast do not charge the same or include the same.
- The accommodation: seat or cabin; with a night on board, a cabin is the usual choice.
- The car: paid separately according to dimensions.
The ferry companies' early-booking offers are limited in time: the ones you see in the search tool are the ones currently valid.
Children and discounts on Ancona to Corfu
As this is an international route, there is no Spanish resident or large family discount. Children and babies have their own fare: enter the age of each passenger when searching. The ferry companies' offers expire; check the current ones in the search tool. All passengers, babies included, need a valid identity document.
Ancona to Corfu ferry with a car
With a car, boarding is at the same terminal as the rest of the passengers to Greece. Some practical rules from Minoan:
- The garages are closed during the crossing: take to the cabin whatever you need.
- If the car runs on LPG, tell the crew when boarding.
- Enter the type, make and model when searching to see the price.
There is no customs control between Italy and Greece, because they are in the same EU area; vehicles are checked at Patras and Igoumenitsa for security, according to the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
On board the Ancona to Corfu ferry
With a night on board, the usual choice is to book a cabin. The garages are closed, so take up to the cabin everything you need, including medicines and documents. Passengers getting off in Corfu disembark in the afternoon, and those continuing to Igoumenitsa go back on board after the stop.
Ports of Ancona and Corfu
Port of Ancona
Port of Corfú
How to get to the port of Ancona
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, exit at Ancona Nord or Ancona Sud and follow the sign “Porto – Imbarchi”.
Minoan and ANEK Superfast ask you to be there at least two hours before. If you arrive late, you may miss boarding. With a car, do not cut it fine.
Arriving in Corfu: how to get to the town
The international terminal in Corfu is north of the town, a 10-15 minute walk from the centre. Bus 15 goes to the centre and the airport. If you are going to another part of the island and have no car, that is where you start from. If you continue to Igoumenitsa, you do not get off: the same ship continues a few hours later.
Documents for the Ancona to Corfu ferry
- Valid ID card or passport, for all passengers, including children and babies. Without a document there is no boarding and no refund.
- No visa or vaccinations are needed to travel to Greece with EU documents.
- Physical driving licence: the digital DGT licence is not accepted.
- 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 Ancona to Corfu ferry
- Check the specific date, not the general calendar: Corfu is not called at every day and aggregators contradict each other.
- If you are not staying in Corfu, look at Igoumenitsa: it is the same ship.
- Arrive two hours early: Minoan has no fast check-in in Greece, you have to go to the desk.
- Bring your physical driving licence: the digital one is not valid in Greece.
- Extreme bad weather can cancel sailings, warns the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: do not schedule a critical connection on the day of arrival.
Why book the Ancona to Corfu ferry with I Love Ferry
- You compare Minoan and ANEK Superfast sailings in the same search.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- You enter your car and ages to see the real price.
- A person from our team will help you, in Spanish.
Other ways to get from Italy to Greece by ferry
- Ancona to Igoumenitsa ferry: the route that runs all year.
- Brindisi to Igoumenitsa ferry: the shortest crossing, from southern Italy.
- Corfu to Ancona ferry: the return.
Frequently asked questions about the Ancona to Corfu ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there an Ancona to Corfu ferry all year?
No. The route is seasonal: in summer Minoan calls at Corfu on its Ancona, Corfu and Igoumenitsa route, and in winter the line goes directly to Igoumenitsa. ANEK Superfast calls at Corfu only on selected sailings.
Which ferry companies run the Ancona to Corfu ferry?
Minoan Lines and ANEK Superfast. On both, Corfu is a stop of the ship that continues to Igoumenitsa. There is no ship exclusively for Ancona–Corfu.
Do I need a passport to go from Ancona to Corfu?
No. A valid ID card is enough, because Italy and Greece are in the EU. Minors and babies also need their document. Without a document, there is no boarding and no refund.
When does the Ancona to Corfu ferry leave?
It leaves in the afternoon and arrives the next day. The specific days change with the season and aggregators do not agree with each other. Check the exact date in the timetable above.
How early should I arrive at the port of Ancona?
At least two hours early, according to Minoan and Superfast. If you arrive late you may miss boarding. Minoan has no fast check-in on the routes to Greece.
Can I take my car on the Ancona to Corfu ferry?
Yes. The garage is closed during the crossing; tell the crew if the car runs on LPG. Enter the type, make and model when searching to see the price.
What is the difference between getting off in Corfu and continuing to Igoumenitsa?
It is the same ship: in Corfu it stops for a few hours and continues to Igoumenitsa. If your destination is the island, get off; if you are going to the mainland, the Ancona–Igoumenitsa route is the most regular.
How do I get to the centre of Corfu from the port?
The international terminal is north of the town, a 10-15 minute walk from the centre. Bus 15 goes to the centre and the airport.
What do I do if the ferry is cancelled because of bad weather?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that ferries may be cancelled in extreme bad weather. If the ferry company cancels, it notifies you using your booking details; write to us and we will look for the next sailing.
Which driving licence do I need to drive in Greece?
The physical licence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs points out that the digital DGT licence is not accepted in Greece. Always carry it with you, together with the vehicle registration document and insurance.
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