What is the cheapest way to get from Ancona to Zadar?

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Zadar is to car ferry which costs €9 - €12 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ancona to Zadar?

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Zadar is to car ferry which takes 7h and costs €9 - €12.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Zadar station. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Zadar bus station via Bologna Centrale and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ancona and Zadar?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Ancona and arriving at Port of Zadar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Ancona to Zadar?

The distance between Ancona and Zadar is 166 km.

How do I travel from Ancona to Zadar without a car?

The best way to get from Ancona to Zadar without a car is to car ferry which takes 7h and costs €9 - €12.

How long does it take to get from Ancona to Zadar?

The car ferry from Port Of Ancona to Port of Zadar takes 7h including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Zadar bus from?

Ancona to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.

Where does the Ancona to Zadar bus arrive?

Ancona to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ancona to Zadar?

Book your Ancona to Zadar bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 8412+ hotels available in Zadar.

Ancona to Zadar - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Ancona to Zadar by car ferry or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadar51
7h
€9–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bologna Centrale421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Zagreb537
3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus station952 / ...
16h 41m
€38–129

Ancona to Zadar by bus

23Weekly Buses

16h 41mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.4 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Zadar, Croatia?

Jadrolinija operates a car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadar once daily. Tickets cost €9–12 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ancona to Zadar bus station via Bologna Centrale and Zagreb in around 16h 41m.

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