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Museo Storico e il Parco del Castello di Miramare
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zadar to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 4h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $26, and a bus costs an average of $30.
Distance: 110 nautical miles (205 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 42m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Zadar to Trieste:
A ferry is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zadar to Trieste costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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Operator Krilo-Kapetan Luka | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu |
Operator Krilo-Kapetan Luka | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Krilo-Kapetan Luka | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu |
The table below shows live departures for Zadar to Trieste ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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KAPETAN LUKA | 4:00 PM Port of Zadar | 4h45 | 8:45 PM Port of Pula | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Zadar to Trieste run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:00, the last at 16:00. The fastest ferry covers the 110 nautical miles (205 km) distance in 4h 45m. There are 3 sailings per week. Ferries from Zadar to Trieste are available to foot passengers.


Distance 110 nautical miles (205 km) |
Average sailing duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 4h 45m |
First ferry 7:00 AM |
Last ferry 4:00 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
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Discover the best of Trieste — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste trip today.
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Main civic art museum with Italian paintings, sculpture, fashion, and design. A strong overview of Trieste’s artistic and cultural development.
Museum in San Giusto Castle presenting archaeology, weapons, and civic collections. It pairs well with the hilltop setting and city panoramas.
Trieste’s canal district with waterside buildings, churches, and cafés nearby. It is among the city’s most photogenic and walkable central areas.
Seafront promenade stretching along Barcola, popular for sunset walks, swimming spots, and open gulf views. It is a beloved everyday Trieste experience.
Popular urban beach and waterfront district north of the center. Visitors come for sea access, relaxed walks, and classic Adriatic scenery.
A hearty bean and sauerkraut soup with pork, shaped by Trieste's Austro-Hungarian heritage. It is one of the city's most iconic cold-weather dishes.
Boiled pork platter, often with cotechino, tongue and sauerkraut. A classic Trieste meal linked to Central European culinary traditions.
Breaded and fried anchovies, usually served crisp as a popular Adriatic seafood dish in local trattorias and osmize.
Refined seafood restaurant with a long reputation for elegant Adriatic dishes and polished service near central Trieste.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving fresh fish and Adriatic specialties in a warm, established local atmosphere.
Classic Trieste café famous for coffee, pastries and literary history. Ideal for local coffee culture and traditional sweets.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can rise in peak season, but dining and local buses are reasonable versus Venice or Milan.
Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving €1-2 at cafés is enough; 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated, not expected. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zadar to Trieste by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zadar to Trieste ferries use the Port of Zadar to Port of Pula port pair. Use this guide to compare Zadar and Trieste ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Zadar is 3 km from Zadar city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Zadar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restoran Gaženica (0.3km), Konoba Tovar (0.7km), Pizzeria Maslina (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Zadar.
Available at Port of Zadar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Zadar.
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