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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Port of Ancona and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Port of Ancona to Zadar station. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Zadar bus station via Bologna Centrale and Rijeka bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.

Is there a direct ferry between Port of 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 Port of Ancona to Zadar?

The distance between Port of Ancona and Zadar is 166 km.

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

The best way to get from Port of 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 Port of 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 Port of Ancona to Zadar bus from?

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

Where does the Port of Ancona to Zadar bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 8313+ hotels available in Zadar.

Port of Ancona to Zadar - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Port of Ancona to Zadar by car ferry, bus, or car

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 Rijeka bus station541
3. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Zadar bus station938
15h 55m
€46–139
Drive, line 335 car ferry
1. Drive from Port of Ancona to Prizna
2. Take the car ferry from Prizna to Zigljen335
3. Drive from Zigljen to Zadar
9h 51m
€110–162

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 166.4 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Port of 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 vehicle from Port of Ancona to Zadar bus station via Ancona, Bologna Centrale, and Rijeka bus station in around 15h 55m.

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