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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zadar to Basel
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zadar to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €91 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €91, while a flight costs an average of €325.
Distance: 438 miles (706 km)
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€91 Average price Cheapest | €325 Average price | €107 Average price | €287 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 8m Average total duration 18h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 44m Average total duration 18h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Zadar to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zadar to Basel:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zadar to Basel costing on average €107.
A bus is €235 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zadar to Basel costing on average €325.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 44m.
Bus takes on average 19h 8m.
Tickets start at around €91 compared to roughly €287 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €197. The journey takes 18h 38m versus 12h 16m 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.
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How to get from Zadar to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zadar to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:30 AM 22h50 Zadar 9:20 AM Basel €81 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:30 AM 22h50 Zadar 9:20 AM Basel €81 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:30 AM 22h50 Zadar 9:20 AM Basel €81 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zadar to Basel:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zadar to Basel costing on average €107.
A bus is €235 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zadar to Basel costing on average €325.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 44m.
Bus takes on average 19h 8m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zadar and Basel as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zadar Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Lovinac and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, easyJet to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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