Ferries from
Croatia to Italy
Ferries from
Croatia to Italy
Croatia to Italy ferries are operated by 2 ferry companies. These include SNAV & Jadrolinija. There are currently 2 daily and 4 weekly sailings. The Split to Ancona ferry crossing is the most popular route with a scheduled sailing duration of about 11 hours 30 minutes.
You can get a ferry from Croatia to Italy. Ferries to Italy from Croatia sail approximately 4 times per week and are provided by 2 operators; SNAV & Jadrolinija. Just use our Deal Finder to compare prices and availability and book your ferry to Italy today.
The duration of the ferry from Croatia to Italy depends on a number of factors including the ferry company you're travelling with and the weather conditions at the time of sail. The duration of the Croatia Italy ferry also varies between routes, with the Split to Ancona ferry taking approximately 11 hours 30 minutes on average.
Fastest Croatia to Italy ferry time: 6 hours 12 minutes
Longest Croatia to Italy ferry time: 32 hours 11 minutes
The fastest ferry from Croatia to Italy is from Split to Ancona. This journey has a crossing time of approximately 6 hours 12 minutes and is operated by SNAV.
Croatia to Italy ferry times can differ depending on the route you choose and which ferry company you're travelling with. The season you travel in can also affect the times, with more options usually available in the peak summer months. If you're travelling from Croatia to Italy by boat, it's best to check the latest Croatia to Italy ferry timetable before you book.
Split – Ancona first ferry: 10:00
Split – Ancona last ferry: 20:00
There are 2 ferry companies that sail from Croatia to Italy. These include SNAV & Jadrolinija. Timetables vary depending on the ferry company. Check the latest ferry timetables between Croatia and Italy with just a few clicks using our deal finder.
You can get an overnight ferry from Croatia to Italy on some ferry routes including Split to Ancona.
Popular ferry routes from Croatia to Italy include:
Split to Ancona ferry
Dubrovnik to Bari ferry
Pula to Venice ferry
Rovinj to Venice ferry
Porec to Venice ferry
The most popular ferry is the Split to Ancona ferry with up to 1 daily and 3 weekly sailings. The Split to Ancona ferry usually takes about 11 hours 30 minutes.
Another popular route is the Dubrovnik to Bari ferry with up to 1 daily and 2 weekly sailings. The Dubrovnik to Bari ferry takes about 8 hours.
Yes, you can take your car on the ferry to Italy from Croatia.
Car Operators: SNAV & Jadrolinija
Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find Croatia to Italy car ferry prices.
With the fastest ferries to Italy from Croatia taking just 6 hours 12 minutes, it's possible to do a Croatia to Italy day trip.
Croatia to Italy ferry prices can vary depending on a number of factors including the route, ferry company, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. The route you choose can also affect the ferry price with the Split to Ancona ferry costing £184 on average and the Dubrovnik to Bari ferry costing £204 on average.
Prices for the Split to Ancona ferry start from £84 for those travelling with a car and from £36 for foot passengers. The prices for the Dubrovnik to Bari ferry route start from £215 for cars and from £121 for foot passengers.
Italy to Croatia distance: 203 miles (327km) and 177 nautical miles.
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