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Zadar to Ugljan ferry

Cross from Zadar to Preko on Ugljan in about 25 minutes, with year-round passenger and car-ferry options and numerous daily departures.

Quick answer

Zadar → Ugljan (Preko) at a glance

DestinationPreko · Ugljan

Passenger boatZadar city port · ~25 min

Car ferryGaženica · ~25 min

Year-roundFrequent daily service

DecisionChoose by departure port

Choose the right Zadar port

Choose before you leave

Same island. Two different Zadar ports.

Both routes arrive at Preko, but foot passengers and drivers should not head to the same departure terminal in Zadar.

On foot? Use Zadar city port ↔ Preko.

Jadrolinija line 409 is the convenient passenger boat from the city-centre port, with numerous daily sailings of about 25 minutes.

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Bringing a vehicle? Use Gaženica ↔ Preko.

Jadrolinija line 431 is the car ferry. It leaves from Zadar’s Gaženica ferry terminal and also takes about 25 minutes.

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Route status

Year-round · about 25 minutes

Two useful choices: passenger ship 409 from central Zadar, or vehicle ferry 431 from Gaženica to Preko.

2026 route guidance

Departure

Zadar city port Gaženica

Use the central port for passenger line 409 and Gaženica for the vehicle ferry 431.

Arrival

Preko, Ugljan

Preko is the island's main gateway facing Zadar. From here you can continue along Ugljan by road, bus, bike or taxi.

Local Way

One useful detail.

If you are on foot in Zadar old town, do not automatically go to Gaženica—the central-city passenger boat is often the simpler crossing.

Official Jadrolinija routes

Choose by whether you have a vehicle.

Zadar city ↔ PrekoPassenger boat · line 409 Gaženica ↔ PrekoVehicle ferry · line 431

FerryCroatia sends you to the exact official line because Ferryhopper does not currently expose this local Zadar–Preko connection as a dedicated booking route.

Arriving in Ugljan?

Don’t stop at the harbour.

See what to do, where to go and what is worth your time once you arrive.

Explore Ugljan

Return routeUgljan → Zadar ferry

FAQ

Zadar to Ugljan ferry 2026

How long is the ferry from Zadar to Ugljan?

The crossing typically takes 25 min. Journey times can vary slightly by sailing and conditions.

What should I check before booking the Zadar to Ugljan ferry?

Same island. Two different Zadar ports. Both routes arrive at Preko, but foot passengers and drivers should not head to the same departure terminal in Zadar.

Can I take a car on this route?

Bringing a vehicle? Use Gaženica ↔ Preko. Jadrolinija line 431 is the car ferry. It leaves from Zadar’s Gaženica ferry terminal and also takes about 25 minutes.

Where can I see live sailings and tickets?

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