Ferries from
Italy to Croatia
Ferries from
Italy to Croatia
Ferries from Italy to Croatia are available with 4 operators. There are 12 ferry routes. Ferries from Ancona to Split and Bari to Dubrovnik are popular ferry trips from Italy to Croatia. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Italy to Croatia sail approximately 28 times per week and are operated by Jadrolinija, Kompas, SNAV & Gomo Viaggi.
Italy to Croatia ferry sail durations can take between 3 hours and 11 hours 30 minutes depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from Italy to Croatia takes around 3 hours on the Cesenatico to Rovinj ferry with Gomo Viaggi.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from Italy to Croatia with Jadrolinija, Kompas & SNAV.
The distance between Italy and Croatia is 104 miles (167km) and 90 nautical miles.
Italy to Croatia ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Ancona to Split ferry ferry sails approximately 5 times weekly with a crossing time of 11 hours 15 minutes.
Bari to Dubrovnik ferry ferries sail about 3 times weekly with a sailing time of 8 hours 30 minutes.
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Italy is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Together with Greece, it is known as the birthplace of Western culture. Full of high art and monuments, almost every small village in Italy offers a few interesting locations. From the Roman ruins, Byzantine cities and Renaissance masterpieces to cobblestone streets, beautiful churches and wide variety of stunning beaches, Italy is a place that provides rare experiences that can never be overrated. Italy is the ideal departure country for those travelling by ferry with numerous amazing destinations, many of them domestic on offer. With so many miles of coastline and famous islands to choose from, the list of destinations is truly unrivalled. In terms of international travel, Italy is connected to almost all of the countries in the Adriatic Sea as well as featuring numerous links to Greece, Tunisia and Spain. The short island crossings are usually made with small passenger vessels while the longer international journeys are operated by luxurious cruise ferries.
The popular destination of Croatia can be found in Southeastern Europe, across the Adriatic Sea from Italy. With its warm summers, mild winters, perfect beaches, idyllic islands and diverse cities, is it’s easy to see why the number of visitors to Croatia increase every year. Croatia and its islands are easily reached by ferry with many companies and routes on offer to suit most geographical needs. If you’re travelling via Northern Italy and without a vehicle then there are seasonal high speed catamaran sailings from Venice to a large number of destinations on the coast of Istria available. If you are travelling with a vehicle or your destination is further south then you’ll need to sail from Ancona, Pescara or Bari. The crossings are regular and operated by modern ferries which the make the journey a relaxing and pleasurable experience.
