There are 3 ways to get from Ancona (Station) to Zadar by 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.
Catamaran
best- Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
5h 15m€70–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ancona to Bolognabus FlixBus 421
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Zadar bus stationbus N535
15h 20m€69–121Drive 741.5 km
- Drive from Ancona (Station) to Zadarcar 741.5 km
9h 31m€117–168
Ancona (Station) to Zadar by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ancona (Station) to Zadar is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ancona (Station) to Zadar is to Catamaran which takes 5h 15m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Ancona (Station) 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 20m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Ancona (Station) to Zadar. However, there are services departing from Port of Ancona and arriving at Port of Zadar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Ancona (Station) and Zadar is 169 km. The road distance is 741.5 km.
The best way to get from Ancona (Station) to Zadar without a car is to Catamaran which takes 5h 15m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Ancona (Station) to Zadar, including transfers.
Ancona (Station) to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona (Station) to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ancona (Station) to Zadar is 741 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Ancona (Station) to Zadar.
What companies run services between Ancona (Station), Italy and Zadar, Croatia?
Jadrolinija operates a ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadar 5 times a week. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ancona (Station) to Zadar bus station via Ancona, Bologna, and Bologna Centrale in around 15h 20m.
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Ancona to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Zadar bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- jadrolinija.hr
Ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- https://www.jadrolinija.hr/en
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