Date and service
Seasonal international ferry. Typical journey guidance on this page: About 4 hr. Use live availability for the exact sailing on your date.
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Zadar to Ancona ferry
Plan the Zadar to Ancona ferry with international crossing details, current sailing availability and onward travel information for Italy’s Marche region.
Quick answer
Zadar → Ancona at a glance
ServiceSeasonal international ferry
DurationAbout 4 hr
Leaves fromZadar Gaženica Ferry Port
Arrives atPort of Ancona
Car deckYes · selected sailings
Before you book
Does the Zadar → Ancona ferry run on your date?
Seasonal international ferry. Check the exact operating date before you commit to onward transport, accommodation or a same-day connection.
Port and vehicle
Leave from Zadar Gaženica Ferry Port and arrive at Port of Ancona. Vehicle guidance shown for this route: Yes · selected sailings.
Departure
Zadar Gaženica Ferry Port
Jadrolinija line 51 is seasonal and can operate up to five times weekly; always check the exact 2026 date.
Arrival
Port of Ancona
Ancona is a working port. Allow time for border formalities and the transfer between the ferry terminal and the railway station.
Local Way
One useful detail.
Do not schedule a tight onward train. International disembarkation and port transfers can take longer than the map suggests.
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Zadar to Ancona ferry 2026
Is the Zadar to Ancona ferry right for my trip?
A summer connection between northern Dalmatia and Italy for foot passengers planning Ancona, the Conero coast or onward rail travel.
What should I check before booking the Zadar to Ancona ferry?
Does the Zadar → Ancona ferry run on your date? Seasonal international ferry. Check the exact operating date before you commit to onward transport, accommodation or a same-day connection.
Can I take a car on this route?
Port and vehicle Leave from Zadar Gaženica Ferry Port and arrive at Port of Ancona. Vehicle guidance shown for this route: Yes · selected sailings.
Which ports does the Zadar to Ancona ferry use?
The route leaves from Zadar Gaženica Ferry Port and arrives at Port of Ancona. Check the exact terminal shown with your selected sailing before departure.
Where can I see live sailings and tickets?
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