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Jadrolinija's Car Ferry Dubrovnik serving Bari to Dubrovnik ferry line — Jadrolinija’s Car Ferry Dubrovnik serving Bari in Italy to Dubrovnik in Croatia ferry line

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Northern Italy to Croatia Ferries

Fast ferry from Venice to Istria

From the northern coast of Italy, there are some great fast catamaran ferry connections between Venice and Istria in Croatia, where Porec, Umag, Rovinj and Pula are all connected by fast catamaran ferry service. These convenient lines enable visitors to Venice to get on an overnight trip to Istria (departing in the afternoon and getting back in the morning) and experience some of the highlights of this lovely Croatian region. Here are the details: Venice to Rovinj, Venice to Porec & Venice to Umag

The ferry trip in the opposite direction, from Istria to Venice is often used as an excellent day trip to explore this amazing Italian city for visitors to Istrian towns to do some Venice sightseeing while holidaying in Porec, Rovinj, Umag or Pula: Umag to Venice, Rovinj to Venice, Porec to Venice.

Besides day trips, quite a few visitors to Italy choose to visit Croatia too and are using these fast ferries for one-way journeys to continue further along the Croatian coast or to other Italian destinations: Venice to Pula & Pula to Venice ferry.

Don’t forget Venice to Slovenia options that include Venice to Piran, once a week, fast ferry route too.

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If you are visiting Venice or Istria it can be a great idea to take a day or two detours to visit either of those places. The ferries are connecting the Italian and Croatian coasts from April to September, starting from once a week to six times a week, depending on the season.

As Venice to Croatia is a fast and short ferry journey (up to 3 hrs), there are no cabins available as it doesn’t include overnight crossings.

Although these ferries are run by at least two companies (Venezia Lines and Adriatic Lines), advance booking is advisable, especially for the high season (June to September) when ferries tend to get fully booked.

Fast catamaran ferry from Italy to Croatia

Fast ferry from Pesaro and Cesenatico to Rovinj, Losinj, Pag, Rab and Zadar

Although Venice is among the most popular Italian destinations and very busy in the North Adriatic region, there is also another option – Pesaro and Cesenatico are is also busy ferry connecting points between the Croatian and Italian coasts.

A fast catamaran ferry connection between Pesaro or Cesenatico to Rovinj, Losinj, Pag, Rab and Zadar is running in July and August connecting Croatian and Italian coasts several times a week. Advance booking for these lines is advisable due to the limited amount of places available on these ferries.

Fast ferry from Trieste to Piran, Porec, Rovinj, and Mali Losinj

Trieste also has ferry connections with Istrian ferry ports – a Liberty Lines fast catamaran ferry connection between Trieste, Piran, Porec, Rovinj, and Mali Losinj is running from June to September connecting Croatian and Italian coasts weekly: Trieste to Rovinj & Rovinj to Trieste, Trieste to Mali Losinj & Mali Losinj to Trieste, Trieste to Porec & Porec to Trieste, as well as Slovenian coast Trieste to Piran & Piran to Trieste.
Advance booking for these lines is advisable due to the limited amount of places available on these ferries and the very busy summer period.

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Southern Italy to Croatia Ferries

Southern Italy to Croatia is all overnight and fairly slow ferry crossings (up to 11 hrs) that are run by large car and passenger ferries offering deck and cabin accommodation too. These crossings are popular among passengers exploring Italy by car or camper vans as well as among backpackers and budget travelers.

Ancona to Zadar Ferries

Jadrolinija, the local Croatian ferry company, maintains a direct car ferry service from Ancona to Zadar and back from May to September. The journey is an overnight crossing by a large car ferry boat with almost unlimited deck passenger spaces.

If you are a foot passenger and do not need a cabin, advance booking for this ferry is not essential. However, if you have a car or need a cabin, it is advisable to book well ahead.

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Ancona to Split Ferries

This popular ferry service from Ancona to Split and back is run by two ferry companies: Jadrolinija and SNAV.

Jadrolinija maintains the all-year-round connection between Ancona and Split, while Snav runs this service from April to October. In the summer months, Stari Grad on Hvar is also included once a week as a stopover between Ancona and Split. See Split to Hvar ferry info.

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Bari to Dubrovnik Ferries

This is one of the most popular ferry crossings from southern Italy to the Croatian town of Dubrovnik. It is run by Jadrolinija usually from late March to early November.

For updated schedules and advance bookings, check here.

How to Get from Italy to Croatia by ferry

Sailing the Northern Adriatic: A Guide to Venice’s Ferry Connections
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Trieste to Piran Ferry
Trieste to Piran Ferry is a seasonal ferry route (in operation June to September) and sails 4-6 times per week. The ferry crosses a very short distance (21 km /11.4 nautical miles) across the Gulf of Trieste in the northern part of the Adriatic Sea. The journey lasts just
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Sail from Trieste to Poreč: Your Guide to the Northern Adriatic Ferry
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Liberty Lines: Italy’s Leading High-Speed Ferry Operator
Liberty Lines is one of Italy’s larger ferry companies, operating a fleet of 32 high-speed vessels. The company serves numerous ferry routes across Italy, including services in the northern Adriatic Sea that connect Italy with Croatia and Slovenia. It was originally founded in 1993 under the name Ustica Lines in
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How to Travel from Trieste to Mali Lošinj by Ferry
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Venice to Dubrovnik by Ferry
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Venice to Zadar by Ferry
Getting by ferry from Venice to Zadar can be a very nice sea crossing and an excellent option to include in your summer holiday. Summers on the Adriatic are pretty calm and sunny, so this travel option is also very relaxing. Although there is no direct ferry line that connects
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Across the Adriatic: Exploring the Ancona to Split Ferry Route
Ancona to Split ferry is run by the Jadrolinija ferry company. In 2026, it will sail from 01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026. Split to Ancona is an overnight ferry with a journey time of about 11 hours. The ferry sails from two to three times a week. Here are the schedules, bookings, and prices. Schedules and timetables
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Venice to Piran Ferry
Venice to Piran Ferry route runs from May to September only, sailing once a week. The ferry crosses the North Adriatic Sea from Italy to the Istrian part of Slovenia, near the border with Croatia. The journey lasts 3 hours. The route is run by Venezia Lines ferry company. This catamaran fast ferry crossing links Venice
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Piran Ferry Port
Situated in the Gulf of Piran on the northern part of the Adriatic Sea, at the top horn of Istria, the Piran ferry port is a tiny but busy Slovenian port that serves foot passenger ferries to and from Trieste and Venice. There are no car ferries that serve this ferry port. The nearest car ferry port is Trieste in Italy. From here,
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Umag to Venice Ferry
Umag to Venice Ferry route runs in July and August only, sailing once a week. The ferry crosses the North Adriatic Sea from Istria, Croatia to Italy. The journey lasts 3 hours. The route is run by just one ferry company – Adriatic Lines (Kompas). This summer only fast ferry crossing links Umag in
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Porec Ferry Port
Located on the waterfront of the peninsula of a popular old town in Istria, the Porec ferry port is a busy small port during the holiday season. Passenger ferries from Trieste and Venice arrive and depart from this spot. There are no car ferries that serve this ferry port. The nearest car ferry port is Brestova (to Porozina)
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Rovinj Ferry Port
Located on the waterfront of the lovely Rovinj Old Town, on the Istrian peninsula, the Rovinj ferry port is among the smaller ferry ports in Croatia. Passenger ferries from Trieste, Venice, and Cesenatico arrive and depart from this spot. There are no car ferries that stop at this ferry port. The nearest car ferry port is Trieste in
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Umag Ferry Port
Located on the small, sheltered bay of the charming old town, on the Istrian peninsula, the Umag ferry port is among the smaller and least busy ferry ports in Croatia. Passenger ferries from Venice arrive and depart from this spot. There are no car ferries that stop at this ferry port. The nearest car ferry port is Trieste in Italy, Brestova, and
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Venice to Umag Ferry
Venice to Umag Ferry route runs in July and August only, sailing once a week. The ferry crosses the North Adriatic Sea from Italy to Istria in Croatia. The journey lasts 3.5 hours. The route is run by Adriatic Lines (Kompas) ferry company. This summer fast ferry crossing links Venice in Italy with Umag in Croatia. The
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Venice to Porec Ferry
Venice to Porec Ferry route runs from May to September, sailing 2 to 6 times per week. The ferry crosses the North Adriatic Sea from Italy to Istria in Croatia. The journey lasts about 3 hours. The route is run by Venezia Lines and Adriatic Lines (Kompas) ferry companies. This popular fast ferry crossing links Venice in
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Porec to Trieste Ferry
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From Puglia to Dalmatia: Discover the Bari to Dubrovnik Ferry
Bari to Dubrovnik ferry is run by the Jadrolinija ferry company and sails from April to November. Dubrovnik to Bari is mostly an overnight ferry with a journey time of about 10 hours. The ferry is sailing from two to four times a week, depending on the season. Here are the schedules, bookings, and prices
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Piran to Trieste Ferry
Piran to Trieste Ferry is a seasonal ferry route in service from June to September, sailing 4-6 times per week. The ferry crosses the distance of 21 km (11.4 nautical miles) of the Adriatic Sea in the Gulf of Trieste. The crossing lasts about 40 minutes. This route is run by Liberty
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Mali Losinj to Trieste Ferry
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Ancona to Dubrovnik by Ferry
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Italy to Dubrovnik by Ferry
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Rovinj to Trieste Ferry
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Rovinj to Venice Ferry
Rovinj to Venice Ferry is a seasonal route (May to September), sailing 5 to 7 times per week. The ferry crosses the Adriatic Sea from Croatia to Italy and the journey lasts for 2.5 hours. The crossing is run by Venezia Lines and Adriatic Lines ferry companies. This is a very popular ferry route that
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Trieste to Rovinj Ferry
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Venice to Rovinj Ferry
Venice to Rovinj Ferry is a seasonal ferry route (running from May to September) and sailing 5 to 7 times per week. The ferry crosses the Adriatic Sea from Italy to Croatia. The journey lasts just over 2.5 hours. The route is run by Venezia Lines and Adriatic Lines (Kompas) ferry companies. This popular fast ferry
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Venice to Split by Ferry
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Venice to Pula Ferry
Venice to Pula Ferry is a seasonal ferry route (running from May to October) and sailing 1 to 3 times per week. The ferry crosses the Adriatic Sea between Italy and Croatia. The journey lasts for 3.5 hours. It’s run by Venezia Lines and Adriatic Lines (Kompas) ferry companies. This is a very popular ferry route
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Pula to Venice Ferry
Pula to Venice Ferry is a seasonal route (May to October), sailing 1 to 3 times per week. The ferry crosses the Adriatic Sea and the journey lasts for 3.5 hours. It’s run by Venezia Lines and Adriatic Lines (Kompas) ferry companies. This is a very popular ferry route that connects the Pula, in Croatia
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Split Ferry Port
Situated in the very centre of the city, Split ferry port and cruise terminal is one of the busiest ferry ports in Croatia. Car ferries to and from Ancona, Italy arrive and depart from this spot as well as numerous local ferries to nearby islands and to Dubrovnik all arrive
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Sailing from Ancona: Exploring Italy’s Adriatic Ferry Hub
Situated in at the waterfront of this lovely Italian city, Ancona ferry port and cruise terminal is on the walking distance from this vibrant city’s squares, hotels, markets and several amazing landmarks. Car ferries to and from Albania, Greece, and Italy all arrive and depart from here. Besides Bari, from
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Dubrovnik Ferry Port: Gateway from Italy and Albania to the Dalmatian Coast
Situated in Gruz bay, the working class area of Dubrovnik, the ferry port and cruise terminal is about three kilometers distance from the Old City of Dubrovnik. Car Ferries to and from Bari, Italy arrive and depart from this spot as well as numerous local ferries and catamarans. For time
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Croatia To Greece by Ferry
There are no direct ferry connections from Croatia to Greece. If you would like to reach Greece from Croatia by ferry you would need to take a ferry to Italy and another one from there to Greece. There are several Croatian ferry ports that have ferry connections with Italy including
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Pula Ferry Port
Located in the deep bay of the Istrian peninsula, the Pula ferry port is one of the smaller ferry ports in Croatia. Passenger catamarans/ferries from Venice arrive and depart from this spot, as well as popular island hopping ferry from/to Zadar via the local islands of Unije, Susak, Losinj, Ilovik and Silba
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Ancona to Zadar Ferry
Ancona to Zadar ferry is run by the Jadrolinija ferry company. It sails from June to September. Zadar to Ancona is an overnight ferry with a journey time of about 9 hours. The ferry is sailing from two to five times a week. Here are the schedules and prices. Schedules
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Zadar Ferry Port
Situated in two different locations, Zadar ferry port has two terminals – The car ferry terminal in Gaženica (outskirts of the city) and the passenger catamaran terminal in Zadar Poluotok, in the city centre. Car ferries to and from Ancona, Italy arrive and depart from Gazenica spot as well as numerous local car ferries to nearby islands
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Venezia Lines
Venezia Lines ferry company is a popular shipping company that serves fast ferry crossings in the North Adriatic sea, connecting Italy, Croatia, and Slovenia. Fleet Venezia Lines ferry company has a fleet of 2 ships: San Frangisk and San Pawl. Both ships serve fast ferry routes between Italia and Croatia (Istria) –
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Sailing from Bari: Discover Southern Italy’s Adriatic Ferry Hub
Situated at the waterfront of this lovely Italian city, the Bari ferry port and passenger terminal are within walking distance of this vibrant city’s squares, hotels, markets, and several amazing landmarks. Car ferries to and from Albania, Greece, and Croatia all arrive and depart from here. From here you can
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Exploring Trieste: Gateway to the Northern Adriatic by Ferry
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