How to get from Zadar to Zagreb
Zadar to Zagreb is 198 km in a straight line. The trip takes 3h 16m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zadar to Zagreb by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 31 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:59, last at 23:00
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We compared the ways to travel from Zadar to Zagreb. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 16m 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.
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198 km
Zadar to Zagreb: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Zadar → Zagrebbus
FlixBus·3h 16m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Zadar to Zagreb
FlixBus runs 31 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:59 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 31 | 00:59 | 23:00 |
| Prijevoz Francuzevic, FlixBus, Autotrans by Arrivabus | 14 | 03:30 | 22:00 |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:59
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 07:45
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 08:45
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 10:45
- 11:00
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 14:25
- 15:25
- 15:30
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 17:25
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 21:00
- 21:59
- 22:59
- 23:00
All departures Prijevoz 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.
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zadar to Zagreb works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Zadar to Zagreb, about 3h 16m. In total it's roughly €14 over 3h 16m, direct, no transfers.
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Zadar to Zagreb: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zadar to Zagreb?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 3h 16m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Zadar to Zagreb?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:59 and the last at 23:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zadar to Zagreb?
Routavio's timetable check shows 31 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:59 and 23:00.
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?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €14. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zadar to Zagreb?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zadar to Zagreb?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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: 28 Oct 2026