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Compare bus and ferry for Pula to Zadar
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pula to Zadar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $31, while a bus costs an average of $53.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | 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 Pula to Zadar:
A ferry is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pula to Zadar costing on average $53 (€44).
Other travel options to Zadar take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€44) compared to roughly $68 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 7h 42m versus 4h 6m 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 Pula to Zadar
How to get from Pula to Zadar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pula to Zadar is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- KAPETAN LUKA7:00 AM4h45Port of Pula11:45 AMPort of Zadar$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- KAPETAN LUKA7:00 AM4h45Port of Pula11:45 AMPort of Zadar$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- KAPETAN LUKA7:00 AM4h45Port of Pula11:45 AMPort of Zadar$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:00 AM6h50Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor5:50 PMZadar, Autobusni Kolodvor$381One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM9h00Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor5:30 AMZadar, Autobusni Kolodvor$491One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 AM8h45Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor1:30 PMZadar, Autobusni Kolodvor$501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Pula to Zadar:
A ferry is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pula to Zadar costing on average $53 (€44).
Other travel options to Zadar take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pula and Zadar as scheduled services by bus and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Pula and arrive in Port of Zadar.
- Travel with Krilo-Kapetan Luka to go to Zadar by ferry.
- Travel with Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Brioni, Nomago, FlixBus to go to Zadar by bus.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Krilo-Kapetan Luka.
- 0 direct buses per day with Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Brioni, Nomago.
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