Ferry from Kotor to Bari
Overview
Looking for a ferry from Kotor to Bari? Haqqi Tours provides Kotor to Bari ferry tickets - foot passengers, cars, seats and cabins where they exist - confirmed in writing by WhatsApp. The crossing takes around 9 hours with Montenegro Lines, a few a week in summer, no service in winter, from Bar port (about 65 km, one hour from Kotor) to Bari port. This guide covers the cost of the ferry from Kotor to Bari, the cheapest way to get a ticket, timetable and season, the ports, and how to book with us.
Highlights
- Ferry from Kotor to Bari in about 9 hours - overnight car and passenger ferry
- Operated by Montenegro Lines
- Departs Bar port (about 65 km, one hour from Kotor), arrives Bari port
- A few a week in summer, no service in winter - we find the sailing that fits your day
- Cheapest ferry ticket from Kotor to Bari: every fare and operator checked for the date you travel
- Cars, motorbikes and bicycles carried - let us know the vehicle and we book the space
- Fill out the form - we message you on WhatsApp with sailings and the price, you confirm, the electronic ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides transfers to the port and tours at both ends of the Kotor to Bari crossing
Full Description
Ferry from Kotor to Bari at a glance
The ferry from Kotor to Bari in numbers, as operated by Montenegro Lines: around 9 hours at sea, about 210 km, a few a week in summer, no service in winter, on overnight car and passenger ferry. Departure from Bar port (about 65 km, one hour from Kotor); arrival at Bari port. We offer foot-passenger tickets, vehicle tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.
- Route: Kotor to Bari (about 210 km by sea)
- Operator: Montenegro Lines
- Crossing time: about 9 hours
- Vessels: overnight car and passenger ferry
- Frequency: a few a week in summer, no service in winter
- Departure port: Bar port (about 65 km, one hour from Kotor)
- Arrival port: Bari port
- Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation through WhatsApp, e-ticket by message
There is no ferry from Kotor itself: the crossing to Italy leaves from Bar, the port an hour south, so the road transfer is booked with the ticket; the service runs mainly from spring to autumn, and we confirm the sailing date in writing.
Departure: Bar port (about 65 km, one hour from Kotor)
The ferry from Kotor to Bari leaves from Bar port (about 65 km, one hour from Kotor), in Kotor - Kotor is a walled medieval town at the end of Europe's deepest bay, with a UNESCO old town and a fortress path high above the water. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure; vehicles usually 60 to 90 minutes, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Getting there: Tivat Airport is only 8 km away and local buses and taxis run to Kotor, but there is no train; a private car is simpler for a family with luggage, a late arrival, Budva, Perast, Herceg Novi, Cetinje or the drive to Dubrovnik, where the old town is closed to cars and the border needs passports.
- Just ask which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
- Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure; vehicles 60-90 minutes
- Keep the e-ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
- Luggage is carried free within the operator's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
Arrival: Bari port
The ferry docks at Bari port - Bari is the capital of Puglia, with the old town of St Nicholas, the seafront and the trulli of Alberobello an hour away. From the pier you are minutes from taxis, buses and the town itself. Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from the port to your hotel in Bari with a driver waiting at the exit, which for a family with bags is the easiest way to finish the Kotor to Bari crossing.
Many travellers continue from Bari to another island or city. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.
On board the Kotor to Bari ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage
The ship makes the difference on this route: the conventional ferry has more space, open decks and a steadier ride; the high-speed boat has airline seating and gets you there faster. Both types on this route carry vehicles on some sailings; we tell you which. Children have their own fares, luggage travels free within limits, and pets are accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels.
- Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - tell us if one is travelling
- Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
- Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
Things to do in Bari after the ferry
Bari is the capital of Puglia, with the old town of St Nicholas, the seafront and the trulli of Alberobello an hour away. Start with Bari Vecchia and the basilica, Alberobello and Polignano a Mare, then the orecchiette street.
We offer tours and transfers in Bari as well as the ferry ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.
Best time to take the ferry from Kotor to Bari
The ferry from Kotor to Bari runs all year on most operators, but not equally: summer brings the most sailings and the highest fares, shoulder months the best balance, winter a reduced service. Whatever the month, booking early is the single biggest saving, especially with a car or a cabin.
Ferry or flight from Kotor to Bari?
Ferry versus plane between Kotor and Bari comes down to time, luggage and the view: the ferry has the deck, the luggage and the town-centre arrival; the plane has speed. On this route the ferry is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first for families and anyone with a car.
Return ferry from Bari to Kotor
We book the return crossing from Bari to Kotor just as easily, typically on the same confirmation. Round-trip fares and open returns are cheaper on many operators, so booking both directions together saves money. Let us know the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.
How much does the ferry from Kotor to Bari cost?
The cost of the ferry from Kotor to Bari depends on the operator, the type of vessel, the date, whether you travel as a foot passenger or with a car, and the seat or cabin you choose. A conventional ferry is cheaper than a high-speed one; a summer Saturday costs more than a weekday in May; a car adds a vehicle fare; a cabin on an overnight sailing adds more. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price: we check the live fares for your exact date and send the real cost by WhatsApp, with the options side by side.
Ask us for two or three sailings and we send the cost of each - fast boat and slow boat, morning and afternoon - so you can see the difference before you book the Kotor to Bari ferry.
Cheapest ferry ticket from Kotor to Bari: how to pay less
A cheap Kotor to Bari ferry ticket is not luck - it is the right boat on the right day. Here is how we find it:
- Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper
- Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
- Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
- Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic
- Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
- Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
We answer "what is the cheapest way to get from Kotor to Bari by ferry?" many times a day; the answer for your dates comes back on WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.
How to book ferry tickets from Kotor to Bari with Haqqi Tours
Booking a ferry from Kotor to Bari with us takes minutes and one conversation. Fill out the form on this page with the date you travel, one-way or return, the number of adults and children and whether you bring a vehicle. Our staff messages you in the WhatsApp chat to check your booking: we confirm the sailings that day, the vessel, the seats or cabin and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.
- Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
- Step 2 - we message you through WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Bari
If plans change, the same WhatsApp conversation handles it. We explain the ferry company's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before any payment, so there are no surprises later.
Timetable and season of the Kotor to Bari ferry
A few a week in summer, no service in winter - that is how often the ferry from Kotor to Bari runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 9 hours at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for your travel date rather than a list that may be out of date.
For a connection at Bari - a flight, a train or another ferry - tell us and we choose a sailing with a comfortable margin.
Why book your Kotor to Bari ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours
Booking with Haqqi Tours means the ferry ticket from Kotor to Bari is one message away, not one website away. We compare, we book, we send the ticket, and we stay reachable. Add a transfer or a tour and the whole journey sits on one confirmation. Complete the form to start.
On board
- Children's fares by age band; infants usually free
- Seats: economy and lounge or business on the fast boats; deck and lounge seats on conventional ferries
- Vehicles carried on the car deck - book with the car's dimensions
- Tickets scanned at the gate or on board; keep ID or passport handy on international crossings
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks for the view
Before you travel
- Foot passengers 45-60 minutes early, vehicles 60-90 minutes; more on international crossings
- Haqqi Tours offers private transfers between your hotel and both ports
- Waiting halls, cafés and kiosks at both ports for early arrivals
- Assistance for reduced-mobility passengers on request - let us know when booking
Good to know
- Book the return with the outbound for round-trip and open-return fares
- Morning sailings are the calmest and the most reliable in windy weather
- Keep passports handy on international crossings - checks are done at the port
- Give us the car's length and height - vehicle fares depend on them
- Choose the conventional ferry for the cheapest fare and the steadiest ride
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How often does the ferry from Kotor to Bari run?
A few a week in summer, no service in winter, with more sailings in summer. We send the timetable for your date.
Which port does the ferry leave from?
From Bar port (about 65 km, one hour from Kotor). We send the gate and the check-in time with the ticket, and can provide a transfer from your hotel to the port.
How much does the ferry from Kotor to Bari cost?
Ferry fares from Kotor to Bari vary with the company, the type of vessel, the date, the seat or cabin you choose and any vehicle. We do not print a figure that changes weekly; send the form and the real cost for your travel date comes back through WhatsApp.
Is it better to take the ferry or fly from Kotor to Bari?
For most people the ferry: it docks in the town, carries all the luggage and the car, and typically costs less door to door. We book flights too and say which is better for your dates.
Do I need a passport for this ferry?
Yes, carry it: passports are checked at the port on international crossings, and an ID is required on many domestic sailings too. We confirm what applies with the ticket.
What if the weather cancels the sailing?
The shipping line rebooks you on the next sailing or refunds the ticket, and our WhatsApp desk handles it for you on the day. When the forecast is poor we suggest the conventional ferry, which sails in weather that cancels the fast boats.
Is there a luggage limit on the ferry?
Luggage is not weighed on most ferries and is carried free within the ferry company's limits; the fast passenger boats sometimes limit the number of bags. We tell you what applies to your sailing.
How do I book ferry tickets from Kotor to Bari?
Send the form above with your travel date, one-way or return and the number of passengers - and the car, if you take one. Our booking desk replies in the WhatsApp chat with the sailings, the vessels and the cost; once you confirm, the ticket arrives in the same chat.
How long is the ferry from Kotor to Bari?
Roughly 9 hours on the fastest boat; where a conventional ferry also runs it takes longer but moves less in the swell. We send the exact time of each sailing with its cost.
Can I change or cancel my ferry ticket?
It depends on the company and the fare; most tickets can be changed for a fee, the cheapest cannot. We spell out the conditions before you confirm and handle any change for you afterwards.
Can Haqqi Tours arrange transfers to and from the ports?
Yes - a private car from your hotel to Bar port (about 65 km, one hour from Kotor) and a driver waiting at Bari port, with room for the luggage, on the same confirmation as the ferry ticket.
Can I choose a seat or a cabin?
Yes, wherever the ship has classes - airline-style, lounge or business seats on the fast boats, cabins on overnight sailings. Say what you prefer and we send the cost of each.
Do children need a ferry ticket?
Yes, at a child fare; infants generally sail free. Put the ages on the form and we apply the right fares for the Kotor to Bari crossing.
