Ancona – Zadar
Ferries to Croatia
Ancona – Zadar
Ferries to Croatia
The Ancona to Zadar ferry route is provided by 1 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Ancona to Zadar takes approximately 9 hours on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Ancona to Zadar ferry can range between 8 hours and 9 hours depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Ancona to Zadar.
Jadrolinija provide 1 sailing daily, 2 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Ancona Port at approximately 10:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 22:00. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Ancona to Zadar is with Jadrolinija in 8 hours.
The fastest ferries from Ancona to Zadar usually cost around $338.24.
There are overnight ferries from Ancona to Zadar. The overnight ferry departs from Ancona Port at 22:00 and arrives in Zadar at 07:00.
There are cabins available on ferries from Ancona to Zadar with Jadrolinija.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Ancona to Zadar with Jadrolinija.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Ancona to Zadar ferry with Jadrolinija.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Ancona Zadar ferry with Jadrolinija.
Passengers travelling with Jadrolinija can bring up to 100 kg of checked luggage free of charge. Passengers travelling on the faster catamarans can bring 10-20 kg of luggage.
The price of a ferry from Ancona to Zadar can vary between $151.22 and $668.00 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $175.37, with prices ranging from $74 and $411. The average price of a car passenger is $474.70, with prices ranging from $176 and $778. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 July 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Zadar ferry.
First class is available on ferries from Ancona to Zadar with Jadrolinija.
The best way to travel from Ancona to Zadar is by ferry. With 1 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Ancona - Zadar Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Croatia | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Jadrolinija | |
| Average Price | $329 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 9 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 8 h | |
| First Ferry | 10:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:00 | |
| Distance | 108 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
The ferry schedule for this route has up to 5 ferries running per week, provided by only one ferry operator, so the ferry timetable is very simple. However, it can still be affected by outside factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and other such factors, so timetable can change at any moment, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best price for you.
Ferry sail times on the Ancona to Zadar ferry route can take between 6 hours and 7 hours, and this variation is due to a number of reasons, including changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail. This means that any sail durations that are provided here are to be taken as estimates only, but we will always try to give you the most accurate sail times when you are making your booking.
The Ancona ferry port is located within the city of Ancona, within easy access to all public transport links as well as taxi access, and the city is located on the east coast of Italy. The Zadar ferry port is perfectly located to give you easy access not only to the main centre to Zadar, but also to the Old Town, and there are many bus services that run to the ferry port from several destinations.
How much the ferry to Zadar from Ancona will take is defined by many different aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and so on, so there are multiple different ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph to see our monthly fare averages, check out our useful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.
