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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Zadar
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Zadar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €64.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €137 Average price |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Zagreb to Zadar by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zagreb to Zadar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb to Zadar
Travel to Zadar easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zagreb to Zadar.

There are 2 travel options from Zagreb to Zadar: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Zadar is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€10) compared to other travel options to Zadar:
A bus is $60 (€54) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $71 (€64) from Zagreb to Zadar.
The fastest way from Zagreb to Zadar is by flight with an average journey time of 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Zadar that take longer:
Getting to Zadar by bus takes 3 h on average.
The distance from Zagreb to Zadar is approximately 122 miles (197 km).
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Zadar is:
- Around 16 buses per day.
- 2 flights a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Zadar as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zagreb to Zadar:
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor.
- Flights most often depart from Zagreb at Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Zadar at Zadar Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Zagreb to Zadar:
- Travel with Autotrans by Arriva, FlixBus, Puntamica Line d. D. O. Or Samoborček to go to Zadar by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Zagreb to Zadar tickets on Omio for $11 (€10).
- Travel with Croatia Airlines for flights to Zadar. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Croatia Airlines Zagreb to Zadar tickets on Omio for $71 (€64).
Yes, there are direct routes from Zagreb to Zadar with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Zadar with Autotrans by Arriva, FlixBus, Puntamica Line d. D. O. Or Samoborček with 14 direct buses per day.
- You can check for a direct flight to Zadar with Croatia Airlines with 1 direct flight per day.
Direct services to Zadar tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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