Ferries from
Italy to Slovenia
Ferries from
Italy to Slovenia
The Venice to Piran ferry is the main ferry route from Italy to Slovenia. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Italy to Slovenia sail approximately once a week and are operated by Kompas.
Italy to Slovenia ferry sail durations can take between 3 hours and 4 hours 30 minutes depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from Italy to Slovenia takes around 3 hours on the Venice to Piran ferry with Kompas.
No, currently you cannot travel by car on the ferry from Italy to Slovenia.
The distance between Italy and Slovenia is 87 miles (140km) and 76 nautical miles.
Italy to Slovenia ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Venice to Piran ferry ferry sails approximately once a week with a crossing time of 3 hours.
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Slovenia is in southern Central Europe, with a short, southwestern coastline on the Adriatic Sea, bordering Italy to the west and Croatia to the south and east. Although small, the Slovenian coastline is astonishingly beautiful, characterised by forty seven kilometres of Venetian Gothic architecture, dazzling water and pristine beaches, with towns like Koper, Izola and Piran offering lively bars and excellent restaurants. Alongside the natural tapestry of iconic lakes and mountain scenery, the country is known for its mixture of climates, allowing you to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities like skiing, hiking and white-water rafting all year round. In cultural terms, the locals are famed for their hospitality, making Slovenia a suitable holiday destination for families and couples. The cuisine is diverse, drawing influences from Italy, Hungary and the Balkans, utilising locally sourced produce, with popular dishes cantered on fresh pasta and soups. There are many fast, international ferry crossings from Italy and Croatia, arriving at the port of Piran on the southern corner of the Slovenian coast.
