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Compare bus and flight for Zadar to Opatija
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zadar to Opatija among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, 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 bus costs an average of €32, while a bus costs an average of €32.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Zadar to Opatija:
A bus is €471 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zadar to Opatija costing on average €503.
Other travel options to Opatija take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €24. The journey takes 5h 13m versus 3h 5m 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 Opatija by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zadar to Opatija is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 PM7h00Zadar4:00 AMOpatija€291One-way0 transfers
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9:00 PM7h00Zadar4:00 AMOpatija€291One-way0 transfers
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9:00 PM7h00Zadar4:00 AMOpatija€291One-way0 transfers
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8:00 PM7h00Zadar3:00 AMOpatija€411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zadar to Opatija:
A bus is €467 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zadar to Opatija costing on average €503.
Other travel options to Opatija take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 47m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zadar and Opatija as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zadar Airport and arrive in Rijeka Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Opatija, Bus Station.
- Travel with Nomago, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, FlixBus, Brioni, Autotrans by Arriva, Brioni Pula d.o.o. to go to Opatija by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Nomago, Brioni, Brioni Pula d.o.o..
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