Ferry Split – Ancona

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Map of the ferry route Split - Ancona
The crossing

Split – Ancona with SNAV

Split – Ancona takes you back towards the Marche on an overnight crossing. SNAV offers a few sailings a week, from spring to autumn: check the dates open in the search engine.

The ships have restaurants, shops and outdoor decks; passengers with a vehicle leave it in the garage for the whole crossing.

In Ancona, the port is close to the centre and the station, and the A14 motorway is a few kilometres away. Arrive with a margin and keep your papers to hand.

Practical information

Split – Ancona at a glance

  • Company SNAV
  • Crossing time about 10 to 11 h 30 (one night on board)
  • Sailings a few sailings a week, from spring to autumn
  • Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
  • On board cabins, restaurants, lounges

Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.

Departing from

Split

Split is the great city of Dalmatia, built around Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose walls still shelter shops, cafés and homes. The port, at the foot of the palace, is the departure point for ferries to the islands and to Italy. Report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket.

Arriving in

Ancona

In Ancona, ferries from Albania or Croatia dock in the port, very close to the historic centre. The A14 motorway follows the Adriatic coast north and south, and the station is close to the port. Allow time for the checks on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

Ferry Split – Ancona: your questions

How long is the ferry crossing from Split to Ancona?

About 10 to 11 h 30, with a night on board. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.

How many sailings are there between Split and Ancona?

SNAV generally offers a few sailings a week, from spring to autumn. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.

Which company sails from Split to Ancona?

This page covers the crossing run by SNAV. Jadrolinija also serves this route: each company has its own page.

Can I travel with my vehicle between Split and Ancona?

Yes, you can take your car. Say so in the engine: it then shows only the crossings that accept it, with the spaces available.

How do I book a ferry from Split to Ancona?

Run a search for your dates in the engine above, compare the crossing offers and book online. Book early if you travel in July or August.