Bari to Patras ferry services are provided by two companies: Superfast Ferries and Agoudimos Lines. Bari is an important port on Italy’s south-east coast. Patras is located on the northern Peloponnese Peninsula of Greece, 215kms west of Athens. Patras, the third largest Greek town, is a principal departure point for ferries to Italy.
Superfast Ferries has a modern fleet and is one of the leading Adriatic ferry operators. Superfast Ferries offer a crossing time of around 15 hours from Bari to Patras. The Bari to Patras ferry departs daily at 20.00. Patras to Bari departures are at 18.00 from Monday to Friday and at 20.00 on the weekend.
Agoudimos Lines is a traditional Greek owned ferry company which takes pride in its high standards of service, punctual departure times and affordable fares. Agoudimos Lines have 30 plus years of service experience behind them. Agoudimos Lines offer three sailings a week from Bari to Patras.
Ferry passengers taking the Bari to Patras ferries set off from Bari’s new port. The old port of Bari now provides services for small craft and the local fishing fleet. Bari itself is separated into old and modern sectors. Among Bari’s sightseeing attractions are its 12th century cathedral and museum, and an 11th century basilica.
Arriving passengers on the Bari to Patras ferry enter a modern port which is on the lower part of Patras. Patras’ older upper section is linked to the lower by stairs and roads. Rolling mountains provide a backdrop to Patras. Patras’ attractions include four museums, the Roman Odeum of Patras and the Apollon Theatre. Patras’ coastline is lined with broad avenues.
Bari has excellent road and public transports links which offer convenient access to the port for passengers travelling on the Bari to Patras ferry. Bari has numerous other ships sailing to regional destinations and the Middle East. The Rio-Antirio bridge joins Patras, and the Peloponnese, to Antirrio and mainland Greece.