I wrote this article back in 2014 for the Lefkas Post but is still useful information today. I have since used this route several times and always found it to be the cheapest and most comfortable way to cross the Adriatic.
Whilst sailing around the Adriatic this summer we discovered a new route to travel back to the UK. When we were in Albania we noticed there are ferries going from Vlores and Durres to Italy.
We needed to travel back to the UK this August so we priced up our normal route of Igoumenitsa to Venice return. With a car 2 adults, 2 dogs and a cabin for the journey it came out at an astronomical €880. We were therefore encouraged to try the Albanian alternative. Durres seemed to be the best option.
We checked a route planner and Durres is an estimated 6.5 hours drive from Lefkada. The best deal we found was €270 return for the same combination.
The ferry goes to Bari which suited us, and still seemed quicker than the Venice ferry including the extra drive at both ends. The price was also significantly cheaper even taking into account the extra fuel needed to drive the extra distance.
The drive through Albania was easy enough. It took around 30 minutes to go through the border with no issues. The ferry was very comfortable with a clean cabin. The ferry leaves at 23.00 hours every day and arrives in Bari at 08.00 hours.
I can highly recommend this as a cheaper route to try. We booked through www.directferries.co.uk or email me on experthelpuk@gmail.com for further details.
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