Igoumenitsa to Corfu Ferry

Where it leaves from

The crossing departs from Igoumenitsa, the main ferry port on the north-west Greek mainland in Epirus. Igoumenitsa is also the terminus for many international ferries from Italy (Ancona, Bari, Brindisi), so it is a busy hub where traffic from across Europe converges before heading to Corfu and beyond.

The crossing

The two coasts are only about 12 nautical miles apart, making this one of the shortest crossings in the eastern Mediterranean. The route is served by car ferries, which take about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on the ship; the Ionian Express, in service since December 2025, is the fastest. Most sailings arrive at the new port in Kerkyra, Corfu's capital town, close to the old Venetian quarter. Some ferries land at Lefkimmi in the south of the island instead, so check the port when you book.

Operators

Kerkyra Lines, the Corfu company with the largest fleet on the route, runs most of the crossings, and Kerkyra Seaways also sails between Igoumenitsa and Corfu. Between them there are up to about 25 crossings a day in high season and many sailings all year, from the early morning until late evening. That makes this a flexible route where you can often adjust plans at short notice if you are travelling as a foot passenger.

Onward connections

Igoumenitsa connects by road to the rest of northern Greece and onwards to North Macedonia and Albania, and by ferry to Italy. From Corfu, you can reach Kefalonia and Zakynthos by continuing south through the Ionian islands, though those require returning to the mainland first to pick up the Levante Ferries services from Killini or Patras.