Compare Bari to Split ferry options, crossing times and passenger or vehicle travel before booking your Adriatic journey.
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Bari–Split gives southern-Italy travellers a direct seasonal route to central Dalmatia without driving north to Ancona. Jadrolinija’s 2026 programme uses the ferry Dalmacija and runs from spring into October, with the densest pattern in summer.
The crossing is normally around ten hours and can work particularly well as an overnight journey with a vehicle. Always compare the live timetable because the sailing days change between shoulder season and peak summer.
Look beyond the headline fare when comparing Bari to Split. Departure time, ticket flexibility and the transfer after arrival can make a different sailing more convenient overall.
Timetables can change between seasons and weekdays. Check the live result for the exact sailing date, vessel and check-in requirement before arranging tightly timed onward plans.
If you are connecting to accommodation, another ferry or ground transport, leave a sensible margin after the scheduled arrival. Weather, port traffic and boarding operations can occasionally affect the final timing.
Compare crossing time, seasonality, vehicle rules and onboard accommodation before booking.
Jadrolinija
Crossing time: about 10 hours
Jadrolinija includes Bari–Split in its 2026 international programme, but all Dalmacija-operated international sailings on this route are temporarily suspended through 9 September 2026 because of a technical issue. Check the live timetable before travel.
Use the operator confirmation for the correct check-in area, terminal instructions and arrival deadline.
Bari is a major Puglia ferry hub with strong road and rail connections.
Split’s port sits beside the historic centre and is a major interchange for Dalmatia and the islands.
Facilities depend on route length and vessel. Compare the actual ship, seating, cabin and food options shown for your departure.
Longer overnight services can offer private cabins and reserved seating; short high-speed routes focus on passenger seats.
Restaurants, self-service dining, cafés and bars vary by vessel and operator.
Where vehicle carriage is available, enter the correct length and height when booking.
Pet cabins, kennels or designated areas may be available; check the selected sailing before travel.
The assigned vessel can change. Treat the live booking result and operator information as definitive for facilities, accessibility and pet arrangements.
Italy, Croatia and Greece are within the EU and Schengen area, but ferry operators still require accurate passenger details and can check identification at boarding. Carry a valid passport or accepted national identity document and normal vehicle papers.
Make sure the name on the booking matches the traveller’s accepted identification document.
Carry registration, insurance and driving documents and enter accurate vehicle dimensions when booking.
Allow time for terminal, document and vehicle formalities and follow the deadline on the current booking confirmation.
Split provides road access to Trogir, Šibenik, Makarska and Dubrovnik, plus an extensive island-ferry network.
Travellers heading farther south can also compare the seasonal Bari–Dubrovnik service to reduce road distance after arrival.
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about 10 hours. Exact times can vary by operator, vessel, intermediate calls, weather and sailing date.
Jadrolinija operates the seasonal Bari–Split passenger-and-vehicle service in its 2026 international programme.
Yes. Dalmacija carries cars and other correctly booked vehicles.
Yes on passenger sailings unless the route is specifically described as passenger-only or vehicle-only. Check the selected operator and sailing before booking.
Yes. Cabins, premium airline-style seats and public lounges are available on Dalmacija.
Pet travel is subject to the operator’s current rules, documents and the facilities available on the selected vessel. Check before booking.
Follow the check-in deadline on the operator confirmation. International ferry terminals can require document and vehicle checks, so arrive with a sensible margin.
Yes. Seasonal Mar–Oct programme. Departure days, intermediate calls and assigned vessels can change, so check the live booking result for your date.
Compare current sailings, passenger fares, vehicle prices and accommodation, then choose the crossing that works best for your journey.
about 10 hours
1 operator
Cars and foot passengers
Cabins and premium seats
