Bari - Dubrovnik
Bari to Dubrovnik Ferry
From Puglia straight to southern Dalmatia: the Adriatic crossing to Dubrovnik.
- Jadrolinija, around 8 hrs
- Return also as an overnight ferry
- Summer timetable only
Route guide
Taking the ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik
Table of Contents
Getting there and the terminal
Jadrolinija runs a car ferry directly from Bari to Dubrovnik. It is a seasonal line: the timetable runs into October, and the route takes a break over the winter. The crossing from Bari to Dubrovnik takes around eight hours and sails by day; on the way back, daytime and overnight crossings alternate.
Check-in
For international lines, Jadrolinija usually opens check-in 2 hours before departure at the port agency. Have your ID ready and, if you are travelling with a vehicle, its registration documents too; both are checked at check-in.
On board
How much luggage you can take free of charge is set by Jadrolinija depending on the ship in service. On board you can pay in cash or by card.
Vehicles and bikes
The ferry is a conventional car ferry and takes cars as well as motorhomes. Jadrolinija sets the rules for bikes by departure.
Arrival and onward travel
In Dubrovnik you dock at Gruž port, where city buses run to the old town with its walls and Fort Lovrijenac. From Dubrovnik, catamaran lines also head north to the islands of Korčula and Mljet. The other crossings from Italy are compared on the page Ferries from Italy to Croatia.
Tickets and fares
Book your ticket via the departures on this page and add your vehicle in the same step. The prices page explains how the fare for passengers, vehicle and cabin is made up.
The line at a glance
Bari - Dubrovnik at a glance
Jadrolinija runs the Bari - Dubrovnik line as a seasonal route: the timetable lists departures into October, after which the route takes a winter break. The car ferry links the two ports directly across the open Adriatic.
The two directions differ: from Bari to Dubrovnik the ferry sails by day, while on the way back from Dubrovnik to Bari daytime and overnight crossings alternate.
- Crossing
- approx. 8 to 10 hrs
- Operator
- Jadrolinija
- Frequency
- several times a week
Next departures
Bari - Dubrovnik FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the seasonal ferry between Bari and Dubrovnik.
How long is the ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik? +
From Bari to Dubrovnik it takes around 8 hours by day. On the way back from Dubrovnik to Bari, an overnight crossing takes around 10 hours and a daytime crossing again around 8 hours. The timetable shows the exact times for your date.
Does the line run all year? +
No, Bari - Dubrovnik is a seasonal line. Jadrolinija runs it into October, after which the route takes a winter break. Whether it resumes the following year is shown in the Jadrolinija timetable.
Is there an overnight crossing with a cabin? +
On the way back from Dubrovnik to Bari, some sailings are overnight. Whether a cabin can be booked for your date is shown in the booking step when you choose your ticket.
How much is the Bari - Dubrovnik crossing? +
Current fares for passengers, vehicles and cabins are on the prices page.
Can I take my car? +
Yes, the line is served by a conventional car ferry. Keep your vehicle documents and registration to hand at check-in.
When do I need to be at the terminal? +
For international lines, Jadrolinija usually opens check-in 2 hours before departure at the port agency desk.
Straight to Dubrovnik
Check the departures and get your ticket for the crossing to Dubrovnik.