The cheapest and fastest ferries from Zadar to Ancona
Cheapest price
€68
Average price
€76
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
8 h
Ferries per day
2
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Zadar to Ancona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zadar to Ancona will cost around €76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €68.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Zadar for Ancona on Fri, Nov 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 14 the direct ferries cover the 150 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h .
On Fri, Nov 14 the slowest ferries will take 9 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Zadar to Ancona
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Zadar to Ancona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 8h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a ferry costs an average of €76.
Distance: 80 nautical miles (150 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus |
|---|---|
€84 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest |
9h 5m Average total duration Fastest 8h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 18h 45m Average total duration 18h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Zadar to Ancona ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Zadar to Ancona ferries for today, Tuesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 PM Zadar | 9h00 | 5:00 AM Ancona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 12 | |||||
![]() | 8:00 AM Zadar | 7h00 | 3:00 PM Ancona | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Zadar to Ancona
Ferries from Zadar to Ancona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 5m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €76 but you can travel from only €49 by bus.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest ferry covers the 80 nautical miles (150 km) distance in 6h 0m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Zadar to Ancona are available to foot passengers.

Distance 80 nautical miles (150 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €76 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 6h 0m |
First ferry 06:00 |
Last ferry 22:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Jadrolinija international from Zadar to AnconaYou can travel by ferry between Zadar to Ancona with Jadrolinija international for as low as €49. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Jadrolinija international
FAQs: Ferry from Zadar to Ancona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zadar to Ancona by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ancona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Zadar, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Ancona, located 2.5 miles (4.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Zadar to Ancona
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Restoran Gaženica (0.3km)
- Konoba Tovar (0.7km)
- Pizzeria Maslina (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Zadar and Lulić Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 9, Stop Gaženica
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Free WiFi
- Ristorante Giardino (0.3km)
- Osteria del Baffo (0.6km)
- La DegOsteria (0.9km)
- Main companies are Conero Taxi and Radio Taxi Ancona.
- Free
- Bus Line 1/4, Stop: Piazza Kennedy
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