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Compare bus and ferry for Zadar to Crikvenica
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zadar to Crikvenica among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $32, while a bus costs an average of $40.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Zadar to Crikvenica
Compare the available ways to get from Zadar to Crikvenica, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zadar to Crikvenica:
A ferry is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zadar to Crikvenica costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Crikvenica take longer:
Ferry takes on average 5h 45m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8. The journey takes 5h 13m versus 2h 37m 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 Zadar to Crikvenica
How to get from Zadar to Crikvenica by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zadar to Crikvenica is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:30 AM 9h40 Zadar 5:10 PM Crikvenica $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

7:30 AM 9h40 Zadar 5:10 PM Crikvenica $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

5:00 AM 9h15 Zadar 2:15 PM Crikvenica $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:30 AM 9h40 Zadar 6:10 PM Crikvenica $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zadar to Crikvenica:
A ferry is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zadar to Crikvenica costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Crikvenica take longer:
Ferry takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zadar and Crikvenica as scheduled services by bus and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Zadar and arrive in Port of Pula.
- Travel with Krilo-Kapetan Luka to go to Crikvenica by ferry.
- Travel with FlixBus, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Nomago to go to Crikvenica by bus.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Krilo-Kapetan Luka.
- 3 direct buses per day with Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Nomago.
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