There are 4 ways to get from Ancona to Zadar Airport (ZAD) by ferry, bus, rideshare, 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€66–105Bus
- Take the bus from Ancona to Bologna - Servizio Due Madonnebus
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Zadar bus stationbus N535
16h 19mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ancona to Zadar-ZAD742.1 km
9h 15mDrive 742.1 km
- Drive from Ancona to Zadar Airport (ZAD)car 742.1 km
9h 15m€116–168
Ancona to Zadar Airport (ZAD) by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Zadar Airport (ZAD) is to Catamaran which costs €65 - €110 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ancona to Zadar Airport (ZAD) is to Catamaran which takes 5h 15m and costs €65 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Zadar Airport (ZAD). However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Zadar Airport via Deposito Due Madonne 2, Bologna Centrale and Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Ancona to Zadar Airport (ZAD). 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 and Zadar Airport (ZAD) is 176 km. The road distance is 742.1 km.
The best way to get from Ancona to Zadar Airport (ZAD) without a car is to Catamaran which takes 5h 15m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Ancona to Zadar Airport (ZAD), including transfers.
Ancona to Zadar Airport (ZAD) bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona to Zadar Airport (ZAD) bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Bologna - Servizio Due Madonne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to Zadar Airport (ZAD) is 742 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Ancona to Zadar Airport (ZAD).
What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Zadar Airport (ZAD), 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 bus from Ancona to Zadar Airport via Bologna - Servizio Due Madonne, Deposito Due Madonne 2, Stazione Centrale, Bologna Centrale, Zadar bus station, and Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 16h 19m.
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- onebus.it
Bus from Ancona to Bologna - Servizio Due Madonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://onebus.it/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
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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