Ferry connecting Split on the Croatian mainland with Ancona in Italy. Currently operated by Jadrolinija Ferry Company and SNAV.
Duration of Voyage - ca. 9 hours.
Car ferry line No. 53
To get a good seat try to arrive at least an hour in advance at Port Split. Those travelling with vehicles should reserve ferry tickets at least a day in advance during the popular summer season months. Ticket prices for foot passengers range, depending on season, from 48 Euro to 75 Euro.
To save on accommodation or to arrive early at Ancona port, consider taking one of the two overnight ferries from Split to Ancona. Please check the timetables bellow to see the overnight ferry options. Split and Ancona are approximately 240 km (149 miles) apart. The quickest ferry can cover this distance in roughly 9-11 hours. If you are traveling by car and need to wait for the ferry we recommend that you read about parking in Split.
Split to Ancona ferry tickets: See availability and prices
For a morning trip out to the islands from Split, see also other ferry connections from Split.
Scroll down to the dates you're travelling within or select seasonal timetables.
Seasonal ferry timetables for departures/returns Split to Ancona ferry
High Season Timetable 2023 (High season timetable for 2024 soon)
Valid from 14.8.2023 - 27.8.2023
Departures from Split and arrivals in Ancona
| >> | Departure from Split | Arrival in Ancona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 22:00 | Thursday | 07:00 |
| Saturday | 21:00 | Sunday | 07:00 |
| Sunday | 21:00 | Monday | 07:00 |
Departures from Ancona and arrivals in Split
| >> | Departure from Ancona | Arrival in Split | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 | Monday | 19:00 |
| Friday | 19:45 | Saturday | 07:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | Sunday | 18:00 |
Hotels and apartments in Split Hotels and apartments in Ancona Italy
Valid from 25.6.2023 - 13.8.2023 and 28.8.2023 - 8.9.2023
Departures from Split and arrivals in Ancona
| >> | Departure from Split | Arrival in Ancona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 10:00 | Thursday | 19:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 * | Saturay | 19:00 |
| Sunday | 20:00 | Monday | 07:00 |
Departures from Ancona and arrivals in Split
| >> | Departure from Ancona | Arrival in Split | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 19:45 | Tuesday | 06:00 |
| Friday | 19:45 | Saturday | 07:00 |
| Saturday | 22:00 * | Sunday | 09:00 |
* does not sail on Sep 2nd
Off Season Timetable 2023
Valid from 7.5.2023 - 23.6.2023 and 10.9.2023 - 20.10.2023
Departures from Split and arrivals in Ancona
| >> | Departure from Split | Arrival in Ancona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 20:00 | Monday | 07:00 |
| Thursday | 21:00 | Friday | 07:00 |
Departures from Ancona and arrivals in Split
| >> | Departure from Ancona | Arrival in Split | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 | Monday | 19:00 |
| Friday | 19:45 | Saturday | 07:00 |
Valid from 31.3.2024 - 30.4.2024 and 22.10.2024 - 3.11.2024
Departures from Split and arrivals in Ancona
| >> | Departure from Split | Arrival in Ancona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 20:00 | Monday | 07:00 |
| Tuesday | 20:00 | Wednesday | 07:00 |
| Thursday | 20:00 | Friday | 07:00 |
Departures from Ancona and arrivals in Split
| >> | Departure from Ancona | Arrival in Split | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 19:45 | Tuesday | 07:00 |
| Wednesday | 19:45 | Thursday | 07:00 |
| Friday | 19:45 | Saturday | 07:00 |
Valid from 1.1.2024 - 29.3.2024 and 5.11.2024 - 31.12.2024
Departures from Split and arrivals in Ancona
| >> | Departure from Split | Arrival in Ancona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 20:00 | Monday | 07:00 |
| Wednesday | 20:00 | Thursday | 07:00 |
Departures from Ancona and arrivals in Split
| >> | Departure from Ancona | Arrival in Split | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 19:45 | Wednesday | 07:00 |
| Friday | 19:45 | Saturday | 07:00 |
On Dec 24th no departure from Split & on Dec 26th no departure from Ancona
On Dec 31st no departure from Split; departure will be on Jan 1st at 8:00 PM.
Split to Ancona ferry 2024 timetable (PDF)
You should be at the pier at least 60 minutes before departure. The operator (Jadrolinija) has the right to change departure times without prior notice. Be sure to double check the information before travelling. Timetable can be changed in case of bad weather.
Where can you buy Split to Ancona ferry tickets?
We strongly recommend booking ferry tickets online to avoid waiting in line at the ticket office.
Split to Ancona ferry tickets: See availability and prices
Points of sale
Jadrolinija office in Split, Agencija Split, Gat Sv.Duje bb,
Jadrolinija office in Ancona, Port Station Office, Via Einaudi S.N.C., tel. +39 071 20 72 497
Travelling with pets
Pets are permitted on the Ancona - Split ferry services. To ensure they can board, each pet must have a ticket and should be restrained with a leash or kept in a kennel, except for guide dogs. Additionally, SNAV ferries offer the option to reserve cabins that are suitable for pets.
Ferry and luggage
SNAV ferry company allows you to bring one piece of carry-on luggage that should not exceed 50x35x20 cm in dimensions or 9 kg in weight.
For Jadrolinija's international car ferry services, passengers are permitted to carry luggage weighing up to 30 kg.