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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Zadar and Ancona?

No, there is no direct bus from Zadar station to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Zadar bus station and arriving at Ancona via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

Is there a direct ferry between Zadar and Ancona?

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

How far is it from Zadar to Ancona?

The distance between Zadar and Ancona is 166 km.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Zadar to Ancona bus from?

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

Where does the Zadar to Ancona bus arrive?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Ancona?

There are 1432+ hotels available in Ancona.

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

There are 2 ways to get from Zadar to Ancona 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 Zadar to Port of Ancona51
7h
€9–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Bologna CentraleN535
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to AnconaN422 / ...
15h 10m
€67–121

Zadar to Ancona by bus

3Weekly Buses

15h 10mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 166.4 km
Duration: 7h

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

Jadrolinija operates a car ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Ancona once daily. Tickets cost €9–12 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zadar bus station to Ancona via Bologna Centrale in around 15h 10m.

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