Good news for those already planning summer vacations in the Adriatic: ferries from Trieste to Istria and Lošinj are confirmed for summer 2026 as well. Renewing the service is Liberty Lines, which will connect the Julian capital with some of the most popular resorts on the Croatian and Slovenian coasts.
The service will run from June 25 to August 31, 2026, and tickets are already available for purchase on ferryfinder.com, an important detail for those who want to secure the best seats during peak season.
When ferries leave and on what days they operate
Maritime connections will operate every day except Tuesdays, the day the service breaks. A schedule designed especially for summer tourism, which also allows for same-day round trips.
The destinations served by Liberty Lines ferries are:
Duration of ferry crossings from Trieste
One of the main advantages of ferries to Istria is the speed of connections, especially when compared to traveling by car during busy periods.
- Trieste – Piran: about 40 minutes
- Trieste – Porec: about 1 hour and 55 minutes
- Trieste – Rovinj: about 2 hours and 40 minutes
- Trieste – Mali Lošinj: about 4 hours and 40 minutes
Ideal times for both a multi-day vacation and a few-day getaway across the border.
Weekly ferries: days and routes
Here in detail is the weekly racing schedule, valid for summer 2026:
Monday and Friday
Trieste – Rovinj – Mali Lošinj – Rovinj – Trieste
Wednesday
Trieste – Porec – Piran – Trieste – Piran – Porec – Trieste
Thursday
Trieste – Piran – Rovinj – Trieste – Rovinj – Piran – Trieste
Saturday and Sunday
Trieste – Piran – Porec – Rovinj – Porec – Piran – Trieste
Available seats, bicycles, scooters, mopeds aboard Liberty Lines ferries
Each Liberty Lines ferry has more than 180 seats and offers the possibility of transporting bicycles, scooters , and mopeds in addition to cars and RVs, a much appreciated plus for those who like to explore Istria in a sustainable way.
In the 2025 summer season, the service carried about 18,000 passengers, a figure that confirms the high demand and the importance of booking in advance.
How to book ferries to Istria and Lošinj
To avoid availability problems, especially on weekends and in July and August, the advice is to book well in advance.
Always check:
- bicycle boarding availability
- return times
- any limitations on public holidays
On the ferryfinder.com booking portal you can compare schedules, routes and dates in just a few clicks and choose the most suitable and convenient solution for your ferry trip.
Why choose the ferry from Trieste
Traveling by ferry to Istria and Lošinj means:
- avoid traffic and queues at borders
- To reach the center of port cities
- start the vacation as early as the journey
An increasingly popular option for Italian tourists, Friulians and European travelers.
Are you planning a vacation to Istria or Lošinj for summer 2026?
Booking your ferry in advance on Ferryfinder is the first step to a stress-free departure!
