Explore Durrës ferry connections in Albania, with port guidance and links to the relevant route guides.
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Ferry connections and port planning in Albania
Durrës is Albania’s principal international ferry gateway and a major arrival point for services from Italy. Passenger, vehicle, immigration and customs formalities are handled within the port area before travellers continue toward Tirana or elsewhere in Albania.
This guide brings together 6 direction guides covering 3 port connections with Durrës. Open a crossing for its ports, operator information and practical planning details.
The guides below cover connections with Ancona, Bari, Trieste. Choose the departure and arrival direction that matches your itinerary.
Main Albanian ferry gateway Border and customs facilities Road access toward Tirana and the national network
Build your itinerary around the sailing you select: include the journey to Durrës’s terminal, boarding time and any connection after arrival. When the outward and return crossings use different ports, compare both transfers before choosing accommodation or arranging a collection.
These are route guides for planning a trip to or from Durrës. Sailing dates, seasonal operation and availability must be checked for the journey you intend to make.
This page links to 6 direction guides covering 3 port connections. Choose your travel direction; outward and return sailing times can differ. These are planning guides, so check the dated sailing calendar before booking.
Ancona–Durrës is the principal direct ferry link between central Italy and Albania. It avoids the long drive down the Italian peninsula and across the Balkans, making it particularly useful for travellers taking a car, motorcycle or motorhome into Albania.
Adria Ferries
Bari–Durrës is the busiest passenger-ferry corridor between Italy and Albania, with three operators selling direct crossings in 2026. The route is especially practical for motorists travelling between southern Italy and Tirana, central Albania or the Albanian coast.
Adria Ferries, GNV, Ventouris Ferries
Adria Ferries continues to advertise Trieste–Durrës within its Italy–Albania network. The operator’s current route information describes a twice-weekly service, with additional departures in higher-demand periods, while some Durrës–Trieste journeys operate via Ancona. Open the guide for Trieste to Durrës to compare the port approach, operator details and onward journey.
Adria Ferries
Use the terminal named on your booking when arranging a transfer or planning the drive. Include time to reach check-in, and allow for disembarkation before committing to a bus, train or onward ferry.
If you are joining separate ferry journeys, check each leg and leave a practical connection margin.
Browse tours and activities around Durrës to combine with your ferry journey. Check the meeting point, start time and return arrangements against your sailing before booking an experience.
Tours and activities displayed in this section are supplied through Viator. Availability, descriptions and prices are provided by the activity supplier and can change.
The route guides on this page cover Ancona, Bari, Trieste. Choose the direction you need and check the specific sailing calendar before assuming a crossing runs on your dates.
Use the ferry search link on this page, then enter the actual departure port, destination and travel date. Confirm the route and operator shown in the results.
Passenger and vehicle options depend on the route and vessel. Select the correct travel type and check the itinerary before booking.
Check live sailing options, passenger fares, vehicle prices and onboard accommodation for your travel dates.
