Quick answer
| Nearest island | Ugljan, by car ferry to Preko (line 409), 25 minutes |
|---|---|
| Farther islands | Catamaran line 9404 to Rivanj, Sestrunj, Zverinac, Božava and Brbinj, about 1 hour 45 minutes for the whole line |
| Runs | All year, daily, with different timetables by season |
| Ticket | Line 409: valid for any departure on the date printed on it. Line 9404: Jadrolinija sells it for a chosen departure |
| Price | Line 409: €4.00 (about $4) off-season, €5.00 (about $6) in summer. Line 9404, Zadar to Brbinj: €4.20 (about $5) off-season, €7.70 (about $9) in summer |
Source: Jadrolinija pages for line 409 and line 9404. Checked 11 November 2026.
Check times and buy ticketsZadar to Preko (Ugljan)
Line 409 leaves from Zadar’s central port and takes 25 minutes. Jadrolinija describes numerous daily departures, and a ticket is valid for any departure on the date printed on it, so you don’t need to pick a time.
Wayfa doesn’t copy departure times, because the PDFs are hard to read reliably and an old or wrong time could make you miss a boat. Open the 2026 sailing schedule for line 409 (PDF) or search your date in the Jadrolinija shop.
Line 409 has one adult fare, one way. The price list shows passenger fares only. Hand luggage up to 20 kg is free, and extra luggage costs €0.40 (about $0) for every 10 kg.
| Route | Adult off-season | Adult summer |
|---|---|---|
| Zadar to Preko | €4.00 (about $4) | €5.00 (about $6) |
Off-season is 1 January to 28 May and 28 September to 31 December 2026. Summer is 29 May to 27 September 2026. Jadrolinija also lists a separate island-prices column, which Wayfa doesn’t show. Source: the 2026 price list (PDF), checked 11 November 2026.
The 2026 price list (PDF) has the original table.
Catamaran to Dugi Otok
Line 9404 is a fast-ship line that stops at Rivanj, Sestrunj, Zverinac and Božava before ending at Brbinj on Dugi Otok. The whole run takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. Jadrolinija lists it as daily and year-round, and the timetable has separate times for weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and holidays.
Wayfa doesn’t copy departure times, because the PDFs are hard to read reliably and an old or wrong time could make you miss a boat. Open the 2026 sailing schedule for line 9404 (PDF) or search your date in the Jadrolinija shop.
Fares for line 9404 are per person, one way. Children aged 3 to 12 pay the same in both seasons.
| Route | Adult off-season | Adult summer | Child 3 to 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zadar to Brbinj | €4.20 (about $5) | €7.70 (about $9) | €3.20 (about $4) |
| Zadar to Zverinac | €4.20 (about $5) | €7.70 (about $9) | €3.20 (about $4) |
| Zadar to Božava | €4.20 (about $5) | €7.70 (about $9) | €3.20 (about $4) |
| Zadar to Sestrunj | €3.50 (about $4) | €6.50 (about $7) | €2.50 (about $3) |
| Zadar to Rivanj | €3.50 (about $4) | €6.50 (about $7) | €2.50 (about $3) |
| Between Rivanj, Sestrunj, Zverinac and Božava | €2.80 (about $3) | €5.00 (about $6) | €1.80 (about $2) |
Off-season is 1 January to 28 May and 28 September to 31 December 2026. Summer is 29 May to 27 September 2026. Jadrolinija also lists a separate island-prices column, which Wayfa doesn’t show. Source: the 2026 price list (PDF), checked 11 November 2026.
The 2026 price list (PDF) has the original table.
Other lines from Zadar
Jadrolinija also lists a line from Zadar (Gaženica) to Ošljak and Preko (page) and one from Gaženica to Ist, Olib, Silba, Premuda and Mali Lošinj (page). Check those pages for seasons and times.
From the airport
Landing at Zadar Airport? See Zadar airport to the ferry port.
Tips
- Zadar has more than one port. Jadrolinija says line 409 leaves from the central port, and the two lines above that start at Gaženica use that port. Check the line page for the port of line 9404 before you travel.
- Check Jadrolinija’s notices on the day you travel, because lines are sometimes suspended.
- Phone Jadrolinija on 072 30 33 37 if you have questions.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Zadar to Ugljan?
25 minutes to Preko on line 409.
Do I need to book the Preko ferry?
Jadrolinija says the ticket is valid for any departure on the date printed on it, so you can choose a sailing on the day.
Does the Zadar catamaran run in winter?
Jadrolinija lists line 9404 as daily with a year-round schedule. Times change by season.
More routes
- Boats from RijekaRab, Pag, Cres and Lošinj
- Boats from DubrovnikElaphiti islands, Mljet, Korčula
- Boats from SplitHvar, Brač, Vis and Šolta
Dollar amounts are approximate. Converted at €1 = $1.1127 (European Central Bank reference rate, 11 November 2026). Your card’s rate and fees will differ.
