Durrës, Albania
Ferries from Durrës
Durrës (Durrës, Albania) has 4 ferry routes to 2 destinations, operated by Adria Ferries, Grandi Navi Veloci and Ventouris Ferries. You can sail from Durrës to Ancona and Bari. Crossing times and timetables for each route are listed below.
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Routes & timetables
What ferry routes connect Durrës?
4 crossings with live schedules — each card opens its full timetable.
Timetable
Ferry departures from Durrës
4 scheduled sailings leaving Durrës, across every route. Times are local.
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
Network
Where does Durrës connect?
Location
Where is Durrës?
- Region
- Durrës
- Coordinates
- 41.308° N, 19.450° E
- Shortest crossing
- 8h
Plan your trip
The day at Durrës
First 17:00
Last 23:00
Busiest 23:00–00:00
4 of 24 hours served
Nothing sails outside 17:00–23:00, so a day trip has to fit inside that window; the last departure is the last one. 9 scheduled departures in total.
About
About Durrës
Albania's largest passenger port handles close to 1.5 million passengers a year, which makes it one of the biggest in the Adriatic. It is also scheduled to move: the government plans to relocate the working port north to Porto Romano and turn this site into a marina.
Where the ships go
- Bari — 26 sailings, worked by Adria Ferries, Grandi Navi Veloci and Ventouris Ferries.
- Ancona — about 16 hours, 2 sailings, Adria Ferries.
61 active sailings. Three operators on the Bari route is the detail that matters — it means real competition on price on a corridor that runs all year.
⚠ The port is planned to relocate
Moving passenger and freight operations to Porto Romano, north of the city, would put the terminal several kilometres from where every existing guide says it is. The current site is earmarked for a luxury marina.
Timelines on projects of this size slip, and nothing has moved yet. But if you are reading this a year or two from now, verify the terminal location before setting out rather than trusting the address.
What the crossing carries
This is a working corridor, not a holiday route: family travel in both directions, labour movement, and freight. That gives it a year-round timetable and a summer peak driven by people going home rather than people going away.
Vehicle space in August is the constraint, and it books early.
The port and the city
The terminal sits right against Durrës itself, with the Roman amphitheatre — one of the largest in the Balkans — a few minutes inland and the beach strip running south. Tirana is about forty minutes away by road.
That proximity makes Durrës an unusually convenient arrival: you can be in a city centre ten minutes after the ramp goes down.
Season
Year round. Frequency and pricing climb steeply from June, and the last week of August in the Albania-to-Italy direction is the hardest of the year.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a ferry to from Durrës?
From Durrës you can take a ferry to Ancona and Bari. Each route page shows the crossing time and timetable.
Which ferry companies operate from Durrës?
Ferries from Durrës are run by Adria Ferries, Grandi Navi Veloci and Ventouris Ferries. Open an operator page for its fleet, routes and contact details.
How many ferry routes serve Durrës?
Durrës is served by 4 ferry routes connecting 2 ports. Timetables can change seasonally, so confirm with the operator before travelling.
Where is Durrës ferry port located?
Durrës is in Durrës, Albania (around 41.308, 19.450). See the map on this page for its exact location.
How do I get to Durrës ferry terminal?
Arrive at Durrës well before departure — typically 30–60 minutes ahead for foot passengers and longer if you are travelling with a vehicle. Check local bus, train or taxi connections to the terminal and confirm the exact boarding point with your operator.
What are the most popular ferries from Durrës?
Popular crossings from Durrës include Ancona and Bari. Browse the full list below for crossing times and live timetables.
Do ferries from Durrës carry cars?
Vehicle capacity varies by route and vessel. Check the individual route page and confirm with the operator before travelling with a car.
When should I book a ferry from Durrës?
For peak season and any sailing with a vehicle, book as early as possible. Off-peak foot-passenger fares are usually more flexible. Always confirm the latest timetable before travelling.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated Aug 9, 2026.
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