From the mainland port of Igoumenitsa
Igoumenitsa to Corfu ferry
Pick the Corfu port that fits your journey, then check the next passenger or vehicle sailing
- 70 to 90 minutes to Corfu Town with Kerkyra Lines and Kerkyra Seaways
- About 50 minutes to Lefkimmi in the south with Lefkimmi Lines
- Car ferries with departures from early morning until late evening
- Check which Corfu port your ticket names
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The crossing at a glance
Igoumenitsa - Corfu is the island's lifeline: the crossing that carries commuters, trucks, holiday traffic and everyone arriving by road via the mainland. Two things decide your sailing. First the arrival port, Corfu Town or Lefkimmi. Second the departure time, because the vessels of three operators spread the day between them rather than sailing to one repeating pattern.
The main crossing to the New Port in Corfu Town takes 70 to 90 minutes depending on the vessel and is shared by Kerkyra Lines and Kerkyra Seaways. The southern crossing to Lefkimmi with Lefkimmi Lines is shorter at about 50 minutes and suits the south of the island; it runs a leaner schedule, so check the departures for your date before you commit to it.
Igoumenitsa departure and check-in
Igoumenitsa is a compact port on the mainland's northwest coast, directly off the Egnatia motorway, and the Corfu ferries leave from the domestic part of the harbour. Buy the ticket online or at the port counters, then follow the operator's boarding instructions: foot passengers walk on shortly before departure, vehicles line up earlier for loading. The binding check-in time for your sailing is in the booking confirmation; in the summer holiday weeks, add buffer for the queue at the vehicle lanes.
On board
The ships are conventional car ferries, not fast craft: open decks, indoor seating and space for every kind of vehicle. On a crossing of under two hours there are no cabins and no need for them; most passengers spend the ride outside with the view of the approaching island. Luggage stays with you, so keep it to what you can carry aboard in one go.
Cars, motorhomes and bicycles
Vehicles are the point of this route: it is how cars, motorhomes and motorcycles reach Corfu. Book the vehicle with your ticket, state the correct length for motorhomes and trailers, and plan the earlier vehicle check-in. Bicycles travel on the vehicle deck; conditions and any fee differ by operator, so confirm them during booking rather than at the ramp.
Arrival and onward travel
At the New Port in Corfu Town you land at the island's traffic hub: the old town is within a short taxi ride, and buses connect towards the north and south of the island. At Lefkimmi you arrive in the rural south, about 30 kilometres from Corfu Town and close to Kavos; onward travel is easiest with your own vehicle or a pre-arranged transfer. For the return leg, check the last departure of the day in the timetable, it comes earlier at Lefkimmi than at the New Port.
Tickets and fares
The fare depends on operator, vehicle and date. Compare not only the price but the arrival port, because the cheapest sailing to the wrong end of the island costs you the saving in driving time. If your plans include Paxos, the Corfu to Paxos page shows the connecting options from both Corfu ports.
Igoumenitsa - Corfu
One short crossing, two Corfu ports
Igoumenitsa - Corfu is the island's everyday connection: the route almost all vehicles take and the busiest ferry corridor of the Ionian. Kerkyra Lines and Kerkyra Seaways share the main crossing to the New Port in Corfu Town; Lefkimmi Lines runs the shorter southern crossing to Lefkimmi.
The choice is geographic, not technical: both are conventional car ferries. Corfu Town puts you at the island's hub with the fuller schedule; Lefkimmi lands you about 30 kilometres further south with a faster crossing and a quieter port.
- Arrival
- Corfu Town or Lefkimmi
- Operators
- Kerkyra Lines, Seaways, Lefkimmi Lines
- Crossing
- 70-90 min, Lefkimmi about 50
- From price
- €6
- Kerkyra Lines
- Kerkyra Seaways
- Lefkimmi Lines
Next departures
FAQ Igoumenitsa - Corfu
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Igoumenitsa - Corfu crossing.
Should I sail to Corfu Town or to Lefkimmi? +
Take Corfu Town if you stay in or north of the capital, arrive without a fixed plan or want the fullest schedule: the New Port is the island's hub with onward buses and taxis. Take Lefkimmi for Kavos and the south coast; the crossing is shorter and you skip the drive through the island.
Can I take a car, motorhome or bicycle? +
Yes. Both crossings are conventional car ferries and carry cars, motorhomes, motorcycles and bicycles. Book the vehicle with the ticket and be at the port early enough for the loading lanes; the exact check-in time for your sailing is in the booking confirmation.
Do I need to book in advance? +
For foot passengers the corridor is forgiving: departures run from early morning until late evening and several vessels share the route. In July and August, with a vehicle or on the last sailings of the day, book ahead; the timetable answer for your date is on the timetable page.
Are pets allowed on board? +
Pets travel on the operator's conditions: usually leashed and muzzled dogs on the open decks or in designated areas, small animals in carriers. Rules and any fee differ between Kerkyra Lines, Kerkyra Seaways and Lefkimmi Lines, so confirm them during booking.
How do I get back from Corfu to Igoumenitsa? +
The same route runs in the opposite direction with a comparable rhythm, from the New Port in Corfu Town or from Lefkimmi back to Igoumenitsa. Switch the direction in the timetable to see the return departures for your date.