Ferry connecting Zadar on the Croatian mainland with Ancona in Italy. Currently operated by Jadrolinija Ferry Company.
Duration of Voyage - ca. 9 hours.
Car ferry line No. 51
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.
For a morning trip out to the islands from Zadar, see also other ferry connections from Zadar. If you plan to travel from Croatia to Italy there is also a more frequent ferry from Split to Ancona.
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Seasonal ferry timetables for departures/returns Zadar to Ancona ferry
High Season Timetable 2023
Valid from 17.08.2023 - 24.08.2023
Departures from Zadar and arrivals in Ancona
| Departure from Zadar | Time | Arrival in Ancona | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 22:00 | Friday | 07:00 |
Departures from Ancona and arrivals in Zadar
| Departure from Ancona | Time | Arrival in Zadar | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 11:00 | Thursday | 18:00 |
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Off Season Timetable 2023
Valid from 29.06.2023 - 11.08.2023 and 31.08.2023 - 08.09.2023
Departures from Zadar and arrivals in Ancona
| Departure from Zadar | Time | Arrival in Ancona | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 11:00 | Friday | 18:00 |
Departures from Ancona and arrivals in Zadar
| Departure from Ancona | Time | Arrival in Zadar | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 22:00 | Friday | 07:00 |
Zadar to Ancona ferry 2023 timetable (PDF)
Jadrolinija office in Zadar
Agencija Zadar, Liburnska obala 7, Zadar 23000
Tickets can be booked in advance via the Jadrolinija online purchase system or the mJadrolinija app.
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.
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