Ferries to and from Zadar
List of ferry connections from Zadar with timetables and additional information. We strongly recommend booking ferry tickets on-line to avoid waiting in line at the ticket office. Zadar has a direct ferry connection with Ancona in Italy running once a week.
Zadar ferry tickets: See availability and prices
During peak season, there are over 70 daily ferry departures and arrivals. Journey durations vary from 25 minutes to 9 hours depending on the route, with 18 ferry routes passing through Zadar.
The ferry connects Zadar on Croatia’s Adriatic coast with Ancona in Italy and is currently operated by Jadrolinija (Line 51BB).
This route is typically a fast (catamaran) service departing from Zadar’s Gaženica ferry port, so it’s designed for foot passengers and offers a much quicker crossing than traditional car ferries. Always check the latest timetable for your travel date, as this route runs seasonally and departure days can change.
For the best chance of getting a good seat and boarding smoothly, arrive at the terminal at least 60 minutes before departure in summer (earlier is safer on busy dates) and keep your travel documents ready for an international crossing.
If you’re looking for other routes around the region, see ferry connections from Zadar. If you need a more frequent Croatia - Italy option (and especially if you’re travelling with a vehicle), the Split to Ancona ferry is often the better choice.
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- Written by: Orsat Munitić
Read more: Zadar to Ancona Ferry: 2026 Timetable, Tickets and Duration
Car ferry line connecting Zadar (Gaženica Ferry Port) with Island Ošljak and Preko on Island Ugljan.
Duration of Voyage - 25 minutes.
Car ferry line No. 431
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- Written by: Orsat Munitić
Read more: Zadar to Preko (Ugljan Island) via Ošljak | 2025 timetable