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Compare bus, train, and flight for Basel to Zadar
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basel to Zadar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $117 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $117, while a train costs an average of $165.
Distance: 438 miles (706 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$117 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $165 Average price | $343 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 45m Average total duration 18h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 37m Average total duration 18h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Zadar:
A bus is $25 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Zadar costing on average $141.
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Zadar costing on average $165.
Other travel options to Zadar take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 37m.
Bus takes on average 18h 45m.
Tickets start at around $117 compared to roughly $343 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $227. The journey takes 18h 15m versus 11h 55m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Zadar
How to get from Basel to Zadar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Zadar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 PM20h25Basel1:30 PMZadar$731One-way0 transfers
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5:05 PM20h25Basel1:30 PMZadar$731One-way0 transfers
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5:05 PM20h25Basel1:30 PMZadar$731One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:30 AM23h30Basel10:00 AMZadar$861One-way0 transfers
6:05 PM20h25Basel2:30 PMZadar$971One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Zadar:
A bus is $25 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Zadar costing on average $141.
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Zadar costing on average $165.
Other travel options to Zadar take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 37m.
Bus takes on average 18h 45m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Zadar as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Zadar Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Gospić station.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, easyJet to go to Zadar by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zadar by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Sylt Shuttle Plus to go to Zadar by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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