How to get from Budapest to Zadar
- 481 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 20h 20m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Zadar. The most useful door-to-door route takes 20h 20m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 481 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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481 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €158Older observation | 22h 25m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €42Omio catalogue, Sep 29 | 20h 20m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€158Older observation22h 25m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€42Omio catalogue, Sep 2920h 20m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Zadar: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest → Salzburgbus
FlixBus·6h 40m - 2Salzburg → ZagrebbusFlixBus·6h 20m
- 3Zagreb → ZadarbusFlixBus·3h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Budapest to Zadar
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€138Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 8h 35m€42Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 29
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBudapest-Salzburg, Salzburg-Zagreb, Zagreb-Zadar, Stuttgart Airport Busterminal-ZadarBook →
Wizz AirBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Stuttgart AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Wizz Air; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Zadar works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest to Salzburg, about 6h 40m. Transfer in Salzburg and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zagreb (6h 20m). Transfer in Zagreb and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zadar (3h 30m). In total it's roughly €68 over 20h 20m, 2 transfers.
Budapest to Zadar: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Zadar?
The most useful route takes about 20h 20m by bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Budapest to Zadar?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Zadar from Budapest?
About 481 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Zadar cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €68. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Budapest to Zadar?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Wizz Air.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Zadar?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026