There are 7 ways to get from Ancona to Croatia by train, bus, ferry, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
- Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
9h 40m€411–1,404Catamaran, bus via Autobusni kol.
cheapest- Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
- Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Zagrebbus 952 / ...
11h 47m€70–149Train
- Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Graz Hbftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Graz Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ec
13h 50m€154–384Drive 644.3 km
- Drive from Ancona to Zagrebcar 644.3 km
7h 33m€101–146Bus
- Take the bus from Ancona to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
12h 6m€215–1,645Catamaran, bus
- Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
- Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagrebbus
12h 38m€89–144Catamaran, fly
- Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry
- Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane ZAD - PUY
10h 58m€102–265
Ancona to Croatia by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Croatia is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ancona to Croatia is to drive which takes 7h 33m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor via Verona Porta Nuova and Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Trg bana J. Jelačića via Bologna Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Graz Hbf and Glavni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
The distance between Ancona and Croatia is 722 km. The road distance is 644.3 km.
The best way to get from Ancona to Croatia without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 40m and costs €410 - €1400.
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Ancona to Croatia, including transfers.
Ancona to Croatia bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona to Croatia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ancona station.
The best way to get from Ancona to Croatia is to train which takes 13h 50m and costs €150 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €210 - €1700 and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Croatia?
You can take a train from Ancona to Trg bana J. Jelačića via Bologna Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Graz Hbf, Zagreb Glavni Kol., and Glavni kolodvor in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ancona to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor via Verona Porta Nuova and Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja in around 12h 6m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Zadar Airport to Pula Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–100
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ancona to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ancona to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Stazione Mestre to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €350–950
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–260
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €132–1,300
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €132
- Private
- €463
Bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–260
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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More Questions & Answers
Ancona to Croatia bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova Station.
Ancona to Croatia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to Croatia is 644 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Ancona to Croatia.
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