Italy · Trieste's Habsburg quays pointing south to Greece
Friuli-Venezia Giuliaferry routes & schedules
Trieste is Italy at its most Central-European — a coffee-house city that was Vienna's seaport, wedged against the Slovenian border. Its harbour still handles long-haul Adriatic ferries, sending travellers down the length of the sea to the Greek mainland.
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Ferry travel in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
The long haul to Greece
From Trieste, sailings run to Igoumenitsa in Epirus and onward to Patras in the Peloponnese — the full length of the Adriatic and Ionian, a serious overnight-plus crossing rather than a quick hop. These routes are a favourite with drivers and campers heading for mainland Greece and, from Patras, the road to Athens.
The service is operated by Minoan Lines. Sailing days and durations vary by season, and cabins on the long crossing book up in summer, so plan ahead and check the operator's timetable.
Why sail from Trieste
Trieste extends the Adriatic corridor further north than the usual Venice or Ancona departures, which suits travellers coming from Austria, Slovenia or northeast Italy who want to drive straight onto a Greece-bound ship. Igoumenitsa also serves as a springboard to Corfu and the Ionian islands.
Both Italy and Greece are in the EU and Schengen Area, so no internal border checks apply for most European travellers. More Italian departures are on the Italy ferries hub.
Quays
Ferry quays in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
5 quays with published connections. Open a quay for every route that calls there.
Timetables
Ferry routes in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where do ferries from Trieste sail to?
Minoan Lines runs crossings from Trieste to Igoumenitsa and Patras in Greece, spanning the length of the Adriatic and Ionian seas.
Is this a long crossing?
Yes. Sailing to mainland Greece from Trieste takes well over a day, so cabins are worth booking, especially in summer. Check the operator for exact durations.
Should I book a cabin?
For the overnight-plus crossing a cabin adds comfort and sells out in peak season. Reserve early through Minoan Lines' timetable.
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