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  • June 7, 2026
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Hi, I’m trying to book from Patras to Bari and onto Sicily, Syracuse on July 27th.  My first question is that the ferry to Bari is proving difficult to book, I’m getting an error message when I try.  Has anyone had success in booking for July yet?

My next question is the timetable of the boat doesn’t seem to be set, it’s due in at 9am or 10am depending on where I look.  Is it possible to hold two seat reservations, for two trains, one leaving at 11:10 and the other at 12:30?  

Thank you for your help and advice, it’s very much appreciated.

Best answer by BabyCheetah

Thanks for the help, I’ve got this booked now.  I hadn’t realised I could change Italian train seat reservations on the day, very useful info!

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  • Engin-ius
  • June 7, 2026

Have you checked that the time difference is not because of timezones?

On the benefits page it is described how to book it. (but with a global pass it is not much of a discount if i remember correctly)

https://benefitsportal.eurail.com/benefits/attica-group-greece-italy-superfast-ferries-in-cooperation-with-anek-lines/

I have no experience with the ferries between greece and italy on how long it takes to get off and to the train station (but on my ferry from poland to sweden it took quite some time to get off and they even checked id/passport  and took a look at the luggage of some of the people.)


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  • Full steam ahead
  • June 7, 2026

Hi Marvin, thanks for responding.  I don't think it's a time zone problem causing the error message as I don't get as far as choosing the ferry, I've only chosen the date.

It could absolutely be a timezone issue with the arrival time! I can't book the ferry, so the times I'm getting are from various pages and I don't know which one is most up to date.  I think I'll just book the later train. Thanks for the info.


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  • Engin-ius
  • June 7, 2026

If you are looking at one of the ferries operated by superfast this is the official site: https://www.superfast.com/en-gb/ 

What kind of train are you booking, as some of the reservations in italy can be changed free of charge (in case you are earlier then planned at the station and the train is not booked out)


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  • Full steam ahead
  • June 7, 2026

The ferry in is at 10.00 am according to superfast.com. I can get as far as to choose cabins. I always book it at superfast.com

 


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  • Full steam ahead
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  • June 8, 2026

Thanks for the help, I’ve got this booked now.  I hadn’t realised I could change Italian train seat reservations on the day, very useful info!