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
The island of Ugljan in located in front of Zadar, easily reached by ferry, making it an ideal destination for a one-day exploration visit. Don't miss a visit to Luka Beach, the most beautiful beach on Ugljan Island and be sure to capture the amazing view on Zadar and the surrounding islands from Sv. Mihovil Fortress.
To get a good seat try to arrive at least an hour in advance. Those travelling with vehicles should reserve ferry tickets at least a day in advance during the popular summer season months. The one-way ticket price during high season for adults is 3,34 Euro and 15,79 Euro for a regular size car. See complete price list bellow.
For a morning trip out to the islands from Zadar, see also other ferry connections from Zadar.
Scroll down to the dates you're travelling within or select seasonal timetables.
Seasonal ferry timetables for departures/returns Zadar (Gaženica) - Ošljak - Preko (Ugljan) car ferry
High Season Timetable 2024
Valid from 28.6.2024 - 1.9.2024
Departures from Zadar and Preko
| Every day | |
|---|---|
| From Zadar | From Preko |
| 01:00 | 00:30 |
| 05:00 | 05:30 |
| 06:20 | 06:15 |
| 07:30 | 07:00 |
| 08:30 | 08:15 |
| 09:30 | 09:15 |
| 10:30 | 10:30 |
| 11:30 | 11:30 |
| 12:30 | 12:30 |
| 13:30 | 13:15 |
| 14:45 | 14:30 |
| 15:30 | 15:30 |
| 16:40 | 16:00 |
| 18:00 | 17:20 |
| 19:30 | 18:40 |
| 20:45 | 20:10 |
| 22:30 | 22:00 |
| 23:59 | 23:00 |
Note: Docking at Ošljak on Mon to Sat from Zadar (Gaženica) at 7:30 AM & 2:45 PM, and from Preko at 12:30 PM & 6:40 PM. On Sunday & Holiday, docking at Ošljak from Zadar (Gaženica) at 9:30 AM & 1:30 PM, and from Preko at 8:15 AM & 6:40 PM. Due to docking in Ošljak, the journey takes a total of 30 minutes.
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Valid from 31.5.2024 - 27.6.2024 and 2.9.2024 - 29.9.2024
Departures from Zadar and Preko
| Every day | |
|---|---|
| From Zadar | From Preko |
| 05:00 | 05:30 |
| 06:20 | 06:15 |
| 07:30 | 07:00 |
| 08:30 * | 08:15 |
| 09:30 | 09:15 * |
| 10:30 * | 10:30 |
| 11:30 | 11:30 * |
| 12:15 * | 12:15 |
| 13:30 | 13:00 * |
| 14:45 | 14:30 |
| 15:30 | 15:30 |
| 16:40 | 16:00 |
| 18:00 | 17:20 |
| 19:30 | 18:40 |
| 20:45 | 20:10 |
| 22:00 | 21:20 |
| 23:00 | 22:30 |
* Does not sail on Sundays & Holidays
Off Season Timetable 2024
Valid from 1.1.2024 - 30.5.2024 and 30.9.2024 - 31.12.2024
Departures from Zadar and Preko
| Every day | |
|---|---|
| From Zadar | From Preko |
| 06:20 ** | 05:45 ** |
| 07:30 | 07:00 |
| 08:30 * | 08:15 |
| 09:30 | 09:15 * |
| 10:30 * | 10:30 |
| 11:30 | 11:30 * |
| 12:15 * | 12:15 |
| 13:30 * | 13:00 * |
| 14:45 * | 14:30 * |
| 15:30 | 15:30 *** |
| 16:40 ** | 16:00 |
| 18:00 | 17:20 ** |
| 19:30 | 18:40 |
| 20:45 | 20:10 |
| 23:00 ** | 22:30 ** |
* Does not sail on Sundays & Holidays
** Does not sail on following dates: Jan 1st, March 31st, Dec 25th, Dec 26th
*** *** Departure at 3 PM on Sunday & Holiday
Note: Docking at Ošljak on Mon to Sat from Zadar (Gaženica) at 7:30 AM & 2:45 PM, and from Preko at 12:15 PM & 6:40 PM. On Sunday & Holiday, docking at Ošljak from Zadar (Gaženica) at 9:30 AM & 1:30 PM, and from Preko at 8:15 AM & 6:40 PM. Due to docking in Ošljak, the journey takes a total of 30 minutes.
You should be at the pier at least 60 minutes before departure. The operator (Jadrolinija) has the right to change departure times without prior notice. Be sure to double check the information before travelling. Timetable can be changed in case of bad weather.
2024 Ticket Price in Euro (EUR) - High season
| Person | 3,45 € |
| Children 3 - 12 | 1,73 € |
| Small car | 15,79 € |
| Bigger car | 23,36 € |
| Van, caravan | 23,36 € - 35,30 € |
| Motorcycle | 6,90 € |
| Bike | 3,45 € |
| Bus | 55,61 € - 157,41 € |
| Freight vehicle | 20,84 € - 39,31 € |
Zadar to Preko (Ugljan Island) via Ošljak car ferry 2024 timetable and price list (PDF)
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