DURAZZO IS A KEY HUB FOR REACHING ALBANIA BY FERRY FROM ITALY
How to go to Albania? The ferry from Italy to the port of Durres is definitely a good option to reach Albania. There are many routes from Italy, plus once landed in Albania, Durres could be an excellent starting point for exploring the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea.
Ferries from Italy: the routes to Albania
We have already covered, in a
This article
, about the routes from Italy to the port of Saranda. Now, instead, we will concentrate on ferries to the port of Durres. It is possible to reach Durres by ferry from Italy from the ports of Trieste, Ancona and Bari.
- Trieste to Durres route: the Trieste to Durres trip is the best way to reach Albania by sea from northern Italy. The crossing takes 9.10 hours with ferries and about half the time with fast ships
- Ancona – Durres Route: This route is a viable alternative for crossing the Adriatic from Central Italy. It takes 8 hours by ferry to go from Ancona to Durres. With the fast ship, however, it takes only 5 hours to travel.
- Bari to Durres Route: The Bari to Durres trip an excellent option for reaching Albania from southern Italy. Again, the travel time is about 9 hours aboard the ferry and 5 by fast ship.
The port of Durres is Albania’s main port of call and one of the most important ports in the Adriatic Sea. It is the main arrival point for ferries from Italy, but, at the same time, it is also an ideal starting point for discovering Abania.
Durres itself is a very attractive city for tourists from all over the world, thanks to its 100 km of beaches. The Albanian coasts have also become a very important destination for summer vacations in recent years.
Main Shipping Companies
Major Italian and international operators are active in the port of Durres.
Given Albania’s success as a new European tourist destination, the list of ferry operators in the port of Durres is constantly being updated.
Adria Ferries, Ventouris and G.N.V. are historic Shipping Companies, but these may soon be joined by others. To find out about all operators and new routes to Durres, it is recommended to visit Ferryfinder.com
