Ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik

Ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik at a glance

The ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik in numbers, as operated by Jadrolinija: around 8 hours at sea, about 400 km, 3 a week, on overnight cruise-ferry. Departure from Bari ferry terminal (Stazione Marittima); arrival at Gruž port, Dubrovnik. We offer foot-passenger tickets, vehicle tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Bari to Dubrovnik (about 400 km by sea)
• Operator: Jadrolinija
• Crossing time: about 8 hours
• Vessels: overnight cruise-ferry
• Frequency: 3 a week
• Departure port: Bari ferry terminal (Stazione Marittima)
• Arrival port: Gruž port, Dubrovnik
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

The overnight crossing to Croatia's Dalmatian coast runs three times a week and lands at Gruž, a short transfer from the old town.

Return ferry from Dubrovnik to Bari

We book the return crossing from Dubrovnik to Bari just as easily, normally on the same confirmation. Round-trip fares and open returns are cheaper on many operators, so booking both directions together saves money. Let us know the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

How much does the ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik cost?

Ferry prices from Bari to Dubrovnik move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we check the fare for the day you want to sail and send it through WhatsApp before you decide.

Just ask for two or three sailings and we send the cost of each - fast boat and slow boat, morning and afternoon - so you can see the difference before you book the Bari to Dubrovnik ferry.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Bari to Dubrovnik: how to pay less

A cheap Bari to Dubrovnik ferry ticket is not luck - it is the right boat on the right day. Here is how we find it:

• Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic
• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
• Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date

When you fill in the form, say if you can move your dates. We compare the sailings around them and send the cheapest Bari to Dubrovnik ferry first, then the alternatives.

How to book ferry tickets from Bari to Dubrovnik with Haqqi Tours

The easiest way to book a ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you let us know in the WhatsApp chat when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Bari ferry terminal (Stazione Marittima) and stay reachable during the crossing.

• Step 1 - complete the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you on WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Dubrovnik

If plans change, the same chat handles it. We spell out the operator's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before you commit to anything, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable and season of the Bari to Dubrovnik ferry

The Bari to Dubrovnik ferry timetable is seasonal: high summer brings the fullest schedule and the earliest sell-outs; spring and autumn have fewer boats and better fares; winter runs a reduced service on many crossings. The crossing itself takes about 8 hours. Tell us the day and we send the sailings, and we flag the ones most exposed to a cancellation in bad weather.

Sea conditions matter on this route: strong winds can delay or cancel high-speed boats while the conventional ferries keep sailing. When the forecast is poor we tell you and, if you prefer, book the steadier vessel.

Departure: Bari ferry terminal (Stazione Marittima)

Bari ferry terminal (Stazione Marittima) is where the Bari to Dubrovnik ferry begins. We tell you whether tickets are scanned at a gate or on board, whether an ID or passport is required, and how early to arrive for your sailing and vessel. On busy summer days the port is crowded, so the margin matters.

• Luggage is carried free within the ferry company's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
• Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Bari ferry terminal (Stazione Marittima); some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
• Haqqi Tours arranges a private transfer from your accommodation in Bari to the port on request
• Let us know which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several

Arrival: Gruž port, Dubrovnik

Arrival is at Gruž port, Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is a walled medieval city on the southern Adriatic coast, a UNESCO site known for its city walls and the Stradun. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the pier with your name, or tell you the best way to your hotel by bus or taxi. If you brought the car, the road out of the port is signposted for the main routes.

Arriving late? We note your arrival and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the ferry, so a delay costs you nothing.

On board the Bari to Dubrovnik ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

The ship makes the difference on this route: the conventional ferry has more space, open decks and a steadier ride; the high-speed boat has airline seating and gets you there faster. Both types on this route carry vehicles on some sailings; we tell you which. Children have their own fares, luggage travels free within limits, and pets are accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels.

• Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - let us know if one is travelling
• Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries

Things to do in Dubrovnik after the ferry

The reasons travellers take the ferry to Dubrovnik are Lokrum Island, Fort Lovrijenac, Banje Beach, the city walls and the Stradun. Dubrovnik is a walled medieval city on the southern Adriatic coast, a UNESCO site known for its city walls and the Stradun. Eat fritule, small fried doughnuts, black risotto and grilled fresh fish while you are there.

Haqqi Tours can provide guided tours, tickets, transfers and private drivers in Dubrovnik; ask when you book the ferry and we send the options.

Best time to take the ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik

June to September is the busiest and hottest period, with crowds on cruise-ship days and heavy traffic on the D8 in July and August; April, May, late September and October are milder; winter is quiet, mild and wet, and some restaurants close; the Summer Festival runs from mid-July to mid-August. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Bari and Dubrovnik, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.

Ferry or flight from Bari to Dubrovnik?

Weighing a flight against the ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik? Add the airport time at both ends and the transfer from the arrival airport, and the ferry is often as fast door to door - about 8 hours at sea and generally cheaper, with no baggage fees. With a car there is no contest. We book whichever suits you.

Why book your Bari to Dubrovnik ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Bari to Dubrovnik week in, week out. We provide the ticket for every passenger and vehicle, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for the date you travel, and a human by WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the crossing. Around the ferry, we offer transfers to the port, tours and hotels at both ends. Send the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.