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There are 4 ways to get from Ancona to Vela Luka by ferry, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Ferry, line 9604 ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry ferry 53
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Hvarferry ferry 653
    3. Take the ferry from Hvar to Vela Lukaferry ferry
    12h 55m
    €135–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bologna Centralebus bus 433 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Zagrebbus bus 537
    3. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Vela Luka, Obala 4bus bus
    25h 20m
    €69–159

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry ferry 53
    2. Take the ferry from Split to Vela lukaferry ferry 604
    13h
    €135–208

  4. Car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Splitcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Split to Vela lukaferry ferry 604
    15h 30m
    €229–374

Ancona to Vela Luka by ferry

Calendar2Weekly Ferries
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 55m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Vela Luka, Dubrovačko-Neretvanska, Croatia?

You can take a ferry from Ancona to Vela Luka via Port of Split and Hvar in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ancona to Vela Luka, Obala 4 via Bologna Centrale, Zagreb, and Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 25h 20m.

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