Zadar County, Croatia
Ferries from Silba
Silba (Zadar County, Croatia) has 3 ferry routes to 2 destinations, operated by Miatours and TP Line. You can sail from Silba to Premuda and Zadar. Crossing times and timetables for each route are listed below.
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Routes & timetables
What ferry routes connect Silba?
3 crossings with live schedules — each card opens its full timetable.
Timetable
Ferry departures from Silba
5 scheduled sailings leaving Silba, across every route. Times are local.
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
Network
Where does Silba connect?
Location
Where is Silba?
- Region
- Zadar County
- Coordinates
- 44.375° N, 14.696° E
- Shortest crossing
- 20m
About
About Silba
Cars are banned on Silba. Not restricted, not discouraged — the island has been effectively car-free for decades, which is why the ferry from Zadar is a passenger boat and why the walk from the quay is the only way to arrive.
What sails
Silba to Olib takes about 20 minutes, with 5 sailings in our timetable, operated by TP Line. A route to Ilovik is listed but holds no active departures in our data.
11 active sailings across the port. The main link is to Zadar, about 105 minutes away.
⚠ These are island-supply timetables
The Zadar archipelago services are built around residents rather than visitors: departures cluster early and late with long midday gaps, and a same-day return often does not exist.
Check both directions before planning a day trip. Silba rewards a night rather than an afternoon anyway.
What the ban means in practice
Luggage moves by hand or by cart from the quay. Distances are short — the island is roughly five kilometres long and narrow enough to walk across in minutes — but arriving with wheeled suitcases in mind is a mistake.
Bicycles are also restricted in the summer months. Walking is the transport system.
The island
Silba narrows to a waist a few hundred metres wide where the village sits, with a harbour on each side — so whichever wind is blowing, one of them is sheltered. That geography is the reason a village of this size ever existed here.
The population falls to a couple of dozen in winter and multiplies many times over in August.
Neighbours
Olib, twenty minutes away, is quieter still. Premuda and Ilovik complete the chain. The whole group runs on the same rhythm: a boat a day or two, no cars to speak of, and a summer that lasts eight weeks.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a ferry to from Silba?
From Silba you can take a ferry to Premuda and Zadar. Each route page shows the crossing time and timetable.
Which ferry companies operate from Silba?
Ferries from Silba are run by Miatours and TP Line. Open an operator page for its fleet, routes and contact details.
How many ferry routes serve Silba?
Silba is served by 3 ferry routes connecting 2 ports. Timetables can change seasonally, so confirm with the operator before travelling.
Where is Silba ferry port located?
Silba is in Zadar County, Croatia (around 44.375, 14.696). See the map on this page for its exact location.
How do I get to Silba ferry terminal?
Arrive at Silba well before departure — typically 30–60 minutes ahead for foot passengers and longer if you are travelling with a vehicle. Check local bus, train or taxi connections to the terminal and confirm the exact boarding point with your operator.
What are the most popular ferries from Silba?
Popular crossings from Silba include Premuda and Zadar. Browse the full list below for crossing times and live timetables.
Do ferries from Silba carry cars?
Vehicle capacity varies by route and vessel. Check the individual route page and confirm with the operator before travelling with a car.
When should I book a ferry from Silba?
For peak season and any sailing with a vehicle, book as early as possible. Off-peak foot-passenger fares are usually more flexible. Always confirm the latest timetable before travelling.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated Aug 9, 2026.
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