How to get from Zadar to Zagreb
- 198 km as the crow flies
- 30 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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 Zadar to Zagreb. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 198 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
198 km
Zadar to Zagreb: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zadar → Zagrebbus12Go·3h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Zadar to Zagreb
FlixBus runs 30 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:00 and the last at 22:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 30 | 05:00 | 22:59 |
| Prijevoz Francuzevic, FlixBus, Autotrans by Arrivabus | 14 | 03:30 | 22:00 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 07:45
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 08:45
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 09:45
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 14:25
- 14:30
- 15:25
- 16:00
- 16:25
- 17:00
- 18:00
- 20:00
- 21:00
- 21:59
- 22:00
- 22:59
All departuresPrijevoz Francuzevic, FlixBus, Autotrans by Arriva
- 03:30
- 07:00
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 16:00
- 16:25
- 17:00
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 22:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure 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· 3h 25m€11Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zadar to Zagreb works
Start with a 12Go bus from Zadar to Zagreb, about 3h 30m. In total it's roughly €12 over 3h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Zadar to Zagreb: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zadar to Zagreb?
The most useful route takes about 3h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Zadar to Zagreb?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:00 and the last at 22:59, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zadar to Zagreb?
30 a day with FlixBus, between 05:00 and 22:59.
How far is Zagreb from Zadar?
About 198 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zadar to Zagreb cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zadar to Zagreb?
On this route you travel with 12Go.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zadar to Zagreb?
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: 12Go
Route calculated: 4 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026