Ancona – Durres
Ferry to Albania
Ancona – Durres
Ferry to Albania
Adria Ferries operate the ferry from Ancona to Durres. Ancona Durres ferries cost between £167.21 and £891.87, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally. You can use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Ancona Durres ferries.
The first Ancona Durres ferry typically departs from Ancona at around 17:00. The last ferry usually departs at 19:00.
The Ancona Durres ferry can take around 16 hours. The fastest sailings are approximately 16 hours with Adria Ferries. Although it's worth noting that sailing times can vary between ferry companies and can also be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 4 weekly sailings from Ancona to Durres provided by Adria Ferries. Ancona Durres ferry timetables can change from season to season.
Ancona to Durres ferry prices typically range between £167.21* and £891.87*. The average price is usually about £497.97*. The cheapest Ancona Durres ferry prices start from £167.21*.The average price of a foot passenger is £270.05. The average price for a car is £589.90.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated January 25.
The distance between Ancona to Durres is approximately 438.9 miles (706.3km) or 381 nautical miles.
Yes, Adria Ferries ferries allow cars on board the Ancona Durres ferry. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Ancona and Durres.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Adria Ferries ferries between Ancona and Durres.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Ancona to Durres with Adria Ferries. Bear in mind that your pet may have to stay in your vehicle during the journey unless the ferry company supplies pet accommodation.
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| Ancona - Durres Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Italy | |
| Destination | Albania | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Adria Ferries | |
| Average Price | £498 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 16 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 16 h | |
| First Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:00 | |
| Distance | 381 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
Located in the Marche region of Italy, the city of Ancona is located around 280 km to the north east of Rome and is situated on the Adriatic Sea coast between the slopes of two extremities of the promontory of Monte Conero, Monte Astagno and Monte Guasco. The city's port is popular with passenger traffic and is one of the main ports on the Adriatic Sea. There are many things to see and do in the city. The city's cathedral, Ancona Cathedral, is dedicated to Judas Cyriacus and was consecrated dating the 11th century and completed in 1189. The cathedral is characterised by its dodecagonal dome over the centre, which was altered by Margaritone d'Arezzo in 1270. The cathedral's exterior has a Gothic portal which is ascribed to Giorgio da Como (1228).
The city's port is popular for passengers travelling to countries surrounding the Adriatic Basin including Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Albania and Montenegro. Destinations available include Split, Rijeka, Zadar, Hvar, Dubrovnik, Bari, Patras and Igoumenitsa. Facilities in the port include a cafe, toilets and a small shop. There is also short term and long term parking available. There are also designated parking bays for disabled drivers.
Located on the west coast of Albania is the town of Durres and lies on the Adriatic Sea coast. The town is situated around 35 km from Tirana, the Albanian capital, and 30 km from Tirana International Airport. Durres is also only around 300 km from the Italian ports of Bari and 200 km from Brindisi as it lies on the coast of one of the narrowest sections of the Adriatic Sea. The town can trace its origins back to 627 BC and is home to the Durres Ancient City Wall also called Durres Castle, and the largest amphitheatre in the Balkans which is located close to the town's harbour. At the time of writing the amphitheatre, which is a 1st century construction, is under consideration for being declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other important, and popular, buildings and institutions in the town include its main library, the cultural centre with the Aleksander Moisiu Theatre, the Estrada Theatre and the Philharmonic Orchestra. There are also several museums such as the Durrës Archaeological Museum, Royal Villa of Durrës and the Museum of History (the house of Aleksandër Moisiu).
