- Must visit
Museum of Broken Relationships
A globally known Zagreb museum presenting personal objects and stories about ended relationships in a creative, emotional format.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zadar to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zadar to Zagreb will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 21 buses that leave Zadar for Zagreb on Wed, Jun 17, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 197 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zadar to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $55.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zadar to Zagreb:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zadar to Zagreb costing on average $88 (€71).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $74 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $64 (€51). The journey takes 3h 37m versus 3h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago, Samoborček EU grupa d.o.o..
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Zadar to Zagreb buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h30 | 4:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h30 | 5:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h45 | 6:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h30 | 7:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h30 | 7:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h30 | 8:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h45 | 9:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h40 | 10:10 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h40 | 10:40 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h40 | 11:40 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h25 | 11:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h45 | 1:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 PM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h55 | 2:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
![]() | 3:30 AM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h30 | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h30 | 10:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h30 | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h40 | 11:40 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h30 | 12:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h30 | 1:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h30 | 2:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h40 | 3:10 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Zadar to Zagreb run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 122 miles (197 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 122 miles (197 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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A globally known Zagreb museum presenting personal objects and stories about ended relationships in a creative, emotional format.
A major fine arts museum with European paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and archaeological objects in a grand historic building.
Zagreb’s leading modern art museum, known for Croatian and international contemporary works, installations, and large exhibition spaces.
Zagreb’s main square and natural starting point for exploring the city, surrounded by shops, historic facades, and tram connections.
A lively pedestrian street linking the center with the Upper Town, popular for atmosphere, strolling, and classic Zagreb city scenes.
The historic core of Zagreb with cobbled streets, landmarks, viewpoints, and a strong old-city atmosphere ideal for walking.
A classic Zagorje and Zagreb specialty of baked or boiled pastry filled with fresh cheese and sour cream. It is one of the city’s most iconic comfort foods.
Roast turkey served with mlinci, thin baked dough softened in roasting juices. This festive dish is strongly associated with northern Croatia and Zagreb family meals.
A Zagreb-style breaded veal or pork cutlet stuffed with ham and cheese, then fried. It is a local variation on a schnitzel and a well-known city classic.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a rustic atmosphere, popular for Zagreb and continental Croatian dishes such as turkey with mlinci and local stews.
Casual specialist spot in the old town dedicated to sweet and savory štrukli, making it one of the best-known places to try this Zagreb classic.
Long-established central restaurant serving traditional Croatian dishes, grilled meats, seafood, and regional specialties in an elegant but approachable setting.
Moderate for Europe. Cafes and local eateries are reasonable, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Service is usually included or modest. Round up in cafes and taxis; leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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