Ferry to Albania and Croatia
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Companies, ports and crossings between Italy, Albania and Croatia: compare timetables and book online.
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Timetables and online booking
Crossing the Adriatic by ferry
The ferry is the most practical way to reach Albania or Croatia with your car or motorhome, without driving through the Balkans. Crossings range from about three hours, by catamaran to Istria, to more than half a day to Durrës from Ancona, with cabins and catering on overnight crossings.
For Albania, departures are from Bari, Ancona and Brindisi, to Durrës and Vlorë. For Croatia, from Ancona to Split and Zadar, from Bari to Dubrovnik, and by catamaran from Venice, Cesenatico and Pesaro to Istria and the Kvarner islands.
Choose a company, a port or a specific route below to find the useful information: crossing time, frequency and practical advice.
Companies in the search engine
- Adria Ferries Adria Ferries crossings to Albania
- GNV GNV crossings to Albania
- Ventouris Ferries Ventouris Ferries crossings to Albania
- Red Star Ferries Red Star Ferries crossings to Albania
- SNAV SNAV crossings to Croatia
- Jadrolinija Jadrolinija crossings to Croatia
- Kompas Kompas crossings to Croatia
- Gomo Viaggi Gomo Viaggi crossings to Croatia
Ferry to Albania and Croatia: your questions
Which companies run ferries to Albania and Croatia?
The companies in our search engine are GNV, Adria Ferries, Ventouris Ferries and Red Star Ferries for Albania, and SNAV, Jadrolinija, Kompas and Gomo Viaggi for Croatia. The routes open vary with the season.
Which ports do ferries to Albania leave from?
You board at Bari or Ancona for Durrës, and at Brindisi for Vlorë, on Italy’s Adriatic coast.
Which ports do ferries to Croatia leave from?
You board at Ancona for Split and Zadar, at Bari for Dubrovnik, at Venice for Istria (Pula, Poreč, Rovinj), and at Cesenatico or Pesaro for Rovinj, Mali Lošinj and Novalja.
Can I take my vehicle on board?
Yes on the Albanian ferries, and on Ancona – Split and Bari – Dubrovnik. The catamarans from Venice, Cesenatico and Pesaro generally carry passengers only: enter your vehicle in the search engine to see the crossings that accept it.
When should I book my crossing?
Demand peaks in summer, especially July and August: it is best to book several weeks ahead, especially with a vehicle or a cabin. The catamarans are mostly summer services, and ferry timetables may be modified: check the dates open in the search engine.
