How do I get to Rab island by ferry?

Foot passengers can take the Jadrolinija catamaran from Rijeka, reaching Rab in about 1.5 hours. Drivers use the Stinica–Mišnjak car ferry, a short crossing from the mainland to the north of the island.

Where does the ferry arrive on Rab island?

The Jadrolinija catamaran from Rijeka docks at Rab Town's small harbour. The Stinica–Mišnjak car ferry arrives at Mišnjak, at the northern tip of the island, about 14 km from Rab Town.

Are there ferries from Rab to other islands?

Seasonal services connect Rab with Novalja on Pag island. Jadrolinija also links Rab into its broader Kvarner network with occasional stops on routes between Rijeka and Dalmatia.

Rab Ferries

Rab is a fortified island town in the Kvarner Bay, reached by passenger catamaran from Rijeka or by car ferry from Stinica on the mainland. Its medieval old town and sheltered bays make it one of Croatia's most rewarding island visits.

Arriving on Rab

Rab has two main ferry arrival points depending on your mode of travel. Foot passengers arriving on the Jadrolinija catamaran from Rijeka dock in the heart of Rab Town, right at the foot of the medieval old town's campaniles — a memorably scenic arrival. Drivers coming via the Stinica–Mišnjak car ferry land at Mišnjak, on the island's northern tip, from where it is about 14 km by road to Rab Town.

The car ferry crossing: Stinica–Mišnjak

The quickest and most practical way to bring a car to Rab is the short Stinica–Mišnjak crossing. Stinica is on the mainland coast near Jablanac, reached via the A1/E65 motorway and then a descent to the coast road. The crossing itself takes about 15 minutes and runs frequently through the day in summer. No advance booking is required for this car ferry — vehicles queue and board in order of arrival.

Rab Town

The port town of Rab is one of the best-preserved medieval settlements in the Adriatic. Its four distinctive Romanesque bell towers line the narrow peninsula, and the old town walls, churches and piazzas reward an afternoon's wandering. The waterfront promenade connects the harbour with the newer part of town, hotels and the main town beach at Padova.

Onward connections

From Rab, seasonal services connect to Novalja on Pag island. For travellers island-hopping southward, the options involve returning to the mainland and continuing by road or by Jadrolinija services from Rijeka toward the central Dalmatian islands.

Ports & terminals

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Rab island by ferry?: Foot passengers can take the Jadrolinija catamaran from Rijeka, reaching Rab in about 1.5 hours. Drivers use the Stinica–Mišnjak car ferry, a short crossing from the mainland to the north of the island.
Where does the ferry arrive on Rab island?: The Jadrolinija catamaran from Rijeka docks at Rab Town's small harbour. The Stinica–Mišnjak car ferry arrives at Mišnjak, at the northern tip of the island, about 14 km from Rab Town.
Are there ferries from Rab to other islands?: Seasonal services connect Rab with Novalja on Pag island. Jadrolinija also links Rab into its broader Kvarner network with occasional stops on routes between Rijeka and Dalmatia.