Planning to cross from Ancona to Split this autumn? Check the dates first. In summer two companies sail the route, Jadrolinija and the Italian operator SNAV, but for now neither is running. SNAV ended its 2026 season on 4 October, and on 8 October Jadrolinija announced that a technical problem with its ferry Dalmacija had forced it to cancel all international sailings, with line 53 between Split and Ancona suspended until 2 November.
A timetable for the weeks after that is already published. From 3 to 6 November the ferry leaves Split at 20:00 and Ancona at 19:45, three times a week in each direction. From 8 November 2026 to 5 January 2027 it sails twice a week each way, from Split on Sundays and Wednesdays and from Ancona on Tuesdays and Fridays, always arriving at 07:00 the next morning.
This is a commercial line, outside Croatia's state-funded domestic network. Tickets are sold on jadrolinija.hr, in the mJadrolinija app and at Jadrolinija offices, and the boarding pass is collected at check-in two hours before departure. Because the restart depends on repairs to the ship, look at Jadrolinija's notice for international passengers shortly before you travel.
Twice a week each way, arriving at seven in the morning
3 – 6 November 2026
| From Split ferry port, Gat sv. Duje | From Port of Ancona, Molo Santa Maria |
|---|---|
| 20:00 | 19:45 |
8 November 2026 – 5 January 2027
| From Split ferry port, Gat sv. Duje | From Port of Ancona, Molo Santa Maria |
|---|---|
| 20:00 | 19:45 |
Jadrolinija line 53 timetable (November amendment), valid 3 November 2026 – 5 January 2027; all sailings are cancelled until 2 November. Checked 9 October 2026. Jadrolinija – Route 53 Split – Ancona, November 2026 amendment (English PDF) · 2026-10-09
Why there is no fare table here
There is no printed price list for line 53, so this page gives no fares. What you pay depends on the date, the type of seat or cabin and any vehicle, and the figure only appears in the ticket search on jadrolinija.hr, in the mJadrolinija app or at a Jadrolinija office.
The rules around the ticket are published. Buying online gets you a payment confirmation by email, not a ticket: the boarding pass is issued at check-in at the departure port. A booking can be changed until the day before sailing, but if the new fare is lower the difference is not refunded. Cancellation fees rise as the sailing date gets closer.
Jadrolinija does not publish a fare table for its international lines; prices are generated by its booking system for each date. Jadrolinija – frequently asked questions, international lines · 2026-10-09
Gat sv. Duje in Split, the biglietteria in Ancona
Split ferry port, Gat sv. Duje
On the Croatian side you sail from Split's ferry port. Jadrolinija's office on the Gat sv. Duje pier handles international check-in and is open from 05:30 to 20:30 every day. The exact berth for the Ancona ferry is not published in advance.
Port of Ancona, Molo Santa Maria
In Ancona you check in first at the port ticket office, the biglietteria, which the port authority says is 1.4 km from the boarding quays. A free shuttle bus, line 20, runs between the ticket office and Molo Santa Maria. Drivers follow signs for Facility 2A or 2B after check-in; foot passengers arriving by train can reach the shuttle by local bus from the station, about 2 km away.
An overnight crossing of the open Adriatic
The ferry sails in the evening and crosses the open Adriatic overnight: from Split at 20:00, into Ancona at 07:00; from Ancona at 19:45, into Split at 07:00. Jadrolinija does not state a crossing time in hours, but the timetable is built so that you disembark in the morning with the day ahead of you, whether in Dalmatia or in Italy's Marche region.
Before you board the Dalmacija
- Documents at check-in
Bring your passport or ID card and the vehicle registration document. For a hire car Jadrolinija asks for the original rental agreement.
- Allow two hours
Check-in at the departure-port office opens two hours before sailing, and that is where your email confirmation is exchanged for a boarding pass.
- No access to the car deck
You cannot go back to your car during the night. Take everything you need for the crossing out of the vehicle before departure.
- Travelling with a dog
Pets may stay on the open deck and in passenger areas without carpet. The Dalmacija has six dog kennels, which must be reserved in advance.
- Unaccompanied minors
On Jadrolinija's international lines a child may travel alone only from the age of 13.
SNAV, Zadar and Jadrolinija's other Italian routes
SNAV's Ancona – Split ferry is seasonal. The Italian company is already selling 2027, with a season from 12 April to 5 October. It has no ship to Zadar: for Zadar it suggests the same Split crossing followed by 155 km by road.
Jadrolinija's newest Italian link, a fast catamaran between Zadar and Ancona called the Jelena, sailed from 26 June to 6 September 2026 and took about four hours. It has stopped for the year and its 2027 return is unannounced. Besides Ancona, Jadrolinija sails from Split and from Dubrovnik to Bari; both routes are cancelled until 21 October.
Split's ferry port is also where domestic ferries leave, among them the car ferry to Rogač on Šolta, while the fast boat to Milna and Rogač uses the city waterfront.
Ancona to Split by ferry: questions for this winter
Is the Ancona to Split ferry running in October 2026?
No. Jadrolinija has cancelled every line 53 sailing until 2 November because of a technical problem with the Dalmacija, and SNAV finished its season on 4 October.
When is the next ferry from Ancona to Split?
According to the timetable, Wednesday 4 November at 19:45, arriving in Split at 07:00 on Thursday. Check Jadrolinija's notice for international lines before travelling.
From 8 November, on what weekdays does it sail?
From 8 November to 5 January it leaves Ancona on Tuesdays and Fridays at 19:45 and Split on Sundays and Wednesdays at 20:00.
How much does the Ancona – Split ferry cost?
Jadrolinija does not publish a fare table for this line. The price for a given date, seat or cabin and vehicle is shown in its booking system.
How early should I arrive at the port?
Check-in opens two hours before departure at the Jadrolinija office in the departure port, where you also receive your boarding pass.
Does the ferry sail over Christmas and New Year?
There is no departure from Ancona on 25 December or 1 January. On 24 and 31 December Ancona has an extra 10:00 daytime departure, due in Split at 19:00.
Can I sail from Ancona straight to Zadar this winter?
No. Jadrolinija's Zadar – Ancona catamaran ran in summer 2026 until 6 September, and SNAV only sails Ancona – Split.
My sailing was cancelled. What happens to my ticket?
Jadrolinija says all ticket holders will be compensated under EU Regulation 1177/2010. If you bought through an agent, contact that agent.