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

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Zadar is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 15h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Zadar is to Catamaran which takes 4h and costs €9 - €100.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

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 five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Ancona to Zadar?

The distance between Ancona and Zadar is 166 km.

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

Book your Ancona to Zadar ferry tickets online with Omio.

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 Catamaran which takes 4h and costs €9 - €100.

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

The Catamaran from Port Of Ancona to Port of Zadar takes 4h including transfers and departs five times a week.

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 10219+ hotels available in Zadar.

Ancona to Zadar - 2 ways to travel via Catamaran, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Ancona to Zadar by 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.

Catamaran
best
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
4h
€9–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bologna Centralebus N422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Zadar bus stationbus N535
15h 10m
€49–93

Ancona to Zadar by ferry

5Weekly Ferries

4hAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.4 km
Duration: 4h

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

Jadrolinija operates a ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadar 5 times a week. Tickets cost €9–100 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ancona to Zadar bus station via Bologna Centrale in around 15h 10m.

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