The cheapest and fastest ferries from Ancona to Zadar
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$123
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ancona to Zadar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Zadar will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Ancona for Zadar on Mon, Nov 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 the direct ferries cover the 150 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Mon, Nov 24 the slowest ferries will take 5 h 30 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Ancona to Zadar
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Zadar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €55. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 10h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €55, and a ferry costs an average of €68.
Distance: 80 nautical miles (150 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus |
|---|---|
€90 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest |
11h 3m Average total duration Fastest 10h 3m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 14h 45m Average total duration 14h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ancona to Zadar ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Zadar ferries for today, Saturday, November 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:30 AM Ancona | 5h30 | 11:00 AM Zadar | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Ancona to Zadar
Ferries from Ancona to Zadar run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 3m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $83 (€68) but you can travel from only $67 (€55) by bus.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest ferry covers the 80 nautical miles (150 km) distance in 5h 30m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Ancona to Zadar are available to foot passengers.


Distance 80 nautical miles (150 km) |
Average sailing duration 10h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $83 (€68) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 5h 30m |
First ferry 06:00 |
Last ferry 22:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Jadrolinija international, Snav from Ancona to ZadarYou can travel by ferry between Ancona to Zadar with Jadrolinija international, Snav for as low as $67 (€55). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Jadrolinija international
Snav
FAQs: Ferry from Ancona to Zadar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ancona to Zadar by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zadar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Ancona, which is located around 2.5 miles (4.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Zadar, located 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Ancona to Zadar
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Free WiFi
- Ristorante Giardino (0.3km)
- Osteria del Baffo (0.6km)
- La DegOsteria (0.9km)
- Main companies are Conero Taxi and Radio Taxi Ancona.
- Free
- Bus Line 1/4, Stop: Piazza Kennedy
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Restoran Gaženica (0.3km)
- Konoba Tovar (0.7km)
- Pizzeria Maslina (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Zadar and Lulić Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 9, Stop Gaženica
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