The cheapest and fastest ferries from Zadar to Trieste
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Zadar to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zadar to Trieste will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Zadar for Trieste on Mon, Dec 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 01 the direct ferries cover the 205 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Mon, Dec 01 the slowest ferries will take 4 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Zadar to Trieste
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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 4h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €21, and a bus costs an average of €28.
Distance: 110 nautical miles (205 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€27 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Zadar to Trieste Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Krilo-Kapetan Luka | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Zadar to Trieste ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Zadar to Trieste ferries for today, Sunday, November 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KAPETAN LUKA-KRILO | 3:00 PM Port of Zadar | 4h45 | 7:45 PM Port of Pula | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Zadar to Trieste
Ferries from Zadar to Trieste run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. 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 30m. 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 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 4h 30m |
First ferry 07:00 |
Last ferry 16:00 |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Krilo-Kapetan Luka from Zadar to TriesteYou can travel by ferry between Zadar to Trieste with Krilo-Kapetan Luka for as low as $26 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Krilo-Kapetan Luka
FAQs: Ferry from Zadar to Trieste
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.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Zadar, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Trieste, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Zadar to Trieste
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Restoran Gaženica (0.3km)
- Konoba Tovar (0.7km)
- Pizzeria Maslina (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Zadar and Lulić Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 9, Stop Gaženica
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