Bari Durres ferryFerry companies, check-in and offers
Bari to Durres ferries are a convenient and economical travel option for those who want to reach Albania from Italy, especially if you want to travel with your own vehicle. The shipping companies' spacious garages will allow you to travel comfortably by car or RV with your whole family!
Ferry departures from Bari to Durres
Ferries to Durres depart from the San Vito Pier in the port of Bari and arrives in the busy port of Durres, located on the coast overlooking the Adriatic Sea, a short drive distance to the capital Tirana.
This route is currently served by 3 ferry companies: Grandi Navi Veloci, Adria Ferries and Ventouris Ferries. These companies operate year-round, during winter each company runs at least one run per day with increased frequency during the summer months when daytime departures are added to evening departures.
Depending on the ferry company, the crossing time varies between 9 and 10 hours. Adria Ferries offers the fastest ferry with a crossing time of 8 hours. The crossing from Bari to Durres takes place mainly at night, with the departure at 22:00 arriving at the port of Durres early in the morning.
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Bari Durres Check-in and boarding
For the check-in procedure for international travel with entry into Albania by sea, the shipping companies require you to be at the port 4 hours before the departure time indicated on your ticket.
You will need to present yourself at the sea station corresponding to the booked company and collect your boarding pass which allows you to pass subsequent security and Border Police checks before boarding the ships. Identity documents regardless of age are always mandatory for every passenger. (Infants included).
Rates, prices and offers
To save money on your ferry from Bari to Durres, follow the MrFerry tips!
Book well in advance and catch the Early Booking rate: these tickets are purchasable at the best rate but, according to conditions of the shipping companies, are non-refundable.
Book a round trip ticket and save on the return fare - only in case of simultaneous purchase of the outward ticket with the return ticket.
Book daytime departure during high season and avoid travelling on weekends. Prices are lower during weekdays.
GNV offers the possibility to purchase meals while booking and save up!
All children under the age of 4 travel free, while children aged 4 to 12 have a 50% discount.
Bari Durres ferryOn board services
All shipping companies operating on the Bari Durres route provide passengers with a wide range of services that will make the crossing pleasant and relaxing.
🚗 Vehicles
There are spacious garages on board Grandi Navi Veloci, Adria Ferries and Ventouris Ferries, which are used to transport vehicles of all types! If you are travelling with a Camper or RV you will be asked to enter the dimensions of the vehicle. Make sure you enter the correct information, vehicle dimensions will be checked during the boarding process. The same applies to cars traveling with extra length or height.
🐾 Pets
Don’t leave anyone home! Pets are welcome on all the ferries to Albania, just make sure you have all the necessary documentation to travel safely. To enter Albania with a dog or other pet, it is sufficient to have an EU pet passport with all vaccinations in order with PETS. Don't forget a leash, muzzle if needed and a carrier for small pets.
🍴 Food and entertainment
Restaurants bars and cafeterias serve hot and cold meals and delicious drinks. Game rooms, cinemas, children's play areas and outdoor solariums are some of the amenities that companies make available to passengers. On some ships you will find outdoor pools and duty free stores.
💺 Accommodation
Standard: the first option is the simple deck passage, which does not provide an assigned seat, but will allow passengers to access all common areas on board. Seat: seats are reclining, numbered and placed in air-conditioned areas of the ship. If more privacy and comfort is desired, given the length of the route, booking a cabin for exclusive use is recommended. Cabin: cabins can be two or four beds, with or without a sea view, economy or deluxe. A private bathroom is available in each type of cabin, but you can also chose to save up and book a cabin without bathroom.
How to book Bari Durres ferry with MrFerry
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