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Meštrović Gallery
Gallery dedicated to Ivan Meštrović, displaying sculptures, drawings, and architecture in the artist’s former seaside residence.
Cheapest price on Oct 20
CHF 84
Average ticket price on Oct 20
CHF 88
Fastest journey on Oct 20
11 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
11 h 15 m
Ferries on Oct 20
2
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ancona to Split is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Split will cost around CHF 88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF 84.
On Tue, Oct 20, we found 2 ferries from Ancona to Split, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 20 the direct ferries cover the 236 km distance in an average of 11 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 11 h 15 m .
On Tue, Oct 20 the slowest ferries will take 11 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Ferries from Ancona to Split run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 56m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at CHF 32 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 10:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest ferry covers the 127 nautical miles (236 km) distance in 9h 0m. There are 3 sailings per week. Ferries from Ancona to Split are available to foot passengers.


Distance 127 nautical miles (236 km) |
Average sailing duration 10h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF 32 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 9h 0m |
First ferry 10:00 AM |
Last ferry 10:00 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Jadrolinija international | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Jadrolinija international | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Snav | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Jadrolinija international | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Split ferries for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:45 PM Ancona | 11h15 | 5:00 AM Split | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Ancona | 11h15 | 6:00 AM Split | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Ancona to Split ferries use the Port of Ancona to Port of Split port pair. Use this guide to compare Ancona and Split ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Ancona is 2 km from Ancona city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Ancona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Giardino (0.3km), Osteria del Baffo (0.6km), La DegOsteria (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are multiple ATMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Ancona.
Available at Port of Ancona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Ancona.
Port of Split has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Konoba Matejuska (0.7km), Fife (0.8km), Konoba Marjan (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Split.
Available at Port of Split: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Split.
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