Ancona - Split
Ancona - Split Ferry
Overnight from Ancona to Split, the shortest Adriatic crossing to central Dalmatia.
- Overnight crossing, around 11 hrs
- Jadrolinija and SNAV
- With your car or motorhome
Route guide
Taking the ferry from Ancona to Split
Table of Contents
Getting there and the terminal
Ancona - Split is one of the shortest Adriatic crossings between Italy and central Dalmatia and is served in turn by Jadrolinija and SNAV: in summer it is mainly SNAV, and from autumn Jadrolinija takes over the line. Both operators run the route as an overnight crossing, usually leaving in the evening and arriving in Split the next morning.
Check-in
Get to the terminal in good time: on its Italy - Croatia line SNAV requires you to check in at least 3 hours before departure, while the Jadrolinija desk opens 2 hours beforehand. Have valid ID ready and, if you are travelling with a vehicle, its registration documents. Jadrolinija explicitly asks for both at check-in.
On board
How much luggage you can take free of charge depends on the ship and the operator. On board, both operators accept cash and cards.
Vehicles and bikes
The line is a classic car ferry carrying cars, motorhomes and motorbikes. The rules for bicycles depend on the ship in service.
Arrival and onward travel
In Split you dock at the ferry port right in the heart of the city. The old town with Diocletian's Palace and the connections to the islands of Brač, Hvar, Šolta and Korčula are just a few minutes' walk away. From there you can carry on, for example by catamaran to Hvar or to Brač. All lines from the port are listed on ferries from Split, and the other crossings from Italy on Italy - Croatia ferries.
Tickets and fares
Book your ticket through the departures on this page and add your vehicle and cabin in the same step. The prices page explains how the fare for passengers, vehicle and cabin is made up.
The line at a glance
Ancona - Split at a glance
SNAV runs between Ancona and Split in summer and Jadrolinija all year round, both as an overnight ferry across the open Adriatic. The crossing takes around eleven hours and usually leaves in the evening, so you arrive in Split the next morning.
There isn't a sailing every day: expect a few fixed departures a week rather than a daily service. The timetable further down shows the exact dates.
- Crossing
- approx. 11 hrs
- Operator
- Jadrolinija, SNAV
- Frequency
- several times a week
- Prices from
- €22
Next departures
Ancona - Split FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the overnight ferry between Ancona and Split.
How long is the ferry from Ancona to Split? +
Around 11 hours. The line runs as an overnight crossing; the timetable shows the exact departure and arrival times for your date.
How often does the ferry run between Ancona and Split? +
Not daily: Jadrolinija and SNAV share the season and together offer several fixed departures a week. In summer it is mainly SNAV, and in the winter months Jadrolinija takes over the line.
How much is the Ancona - Split crossing? +
Current fares for passengers, vehicles and cabins are on the prices page.
Can I travel with my car or motorhome? +
Yes. The line is a conventional car ferry for cars, motorhomes and motorbikes. Keep your vehicle documents and registration to hand at check-in.
When do I need to be at the terminal? +
With SNAV at least 3 hours before departure; with Jadrolinija, check-in opens 2 hours beforehand. Allow extra time for getting into the port terminal and the vehicle checks.
Are there cabins for the overnight crossing? +
Whether a cabin is available on your date is shown in the booking step when you choose your ticket.
Overnight to Split
Check the departures and get your ticket for the crossing to Split.