Direct buses from Zadar to Zagreb operate year-round, traveling via the highway or taking a scenic country road route that passes by the breathtaking Plitvice Lakes National Park. The driving time from 3.5 to 5 hours.
Ticket prices from Zadar to Zagreb vary based on the season and how full the buses are. In the winter, you can find one-way tickets for as low as 10 Euros, while in the summer, the average price rises to about 20 Euros. Some bus companies offer discounted fares for round-trip tickets, children, students, and senior citizens.
There are plenty of daily bus departures between Zadar and Zagreb. In the winter season, there are more than 10 daily departures, while in summer, this number increases to around 20 daily departures. Below, you can see some popular departure times.
Station | Arrival | Departure |
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Zadar, Bus terminal | 07:00 | |
Zagreb, Bus terminal | 10:30 |
Station | Arrival | Departure |
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Sibenik, Bus terminal | 06:30 | |
Vodice, Bus terminal | 06:50 | 06:50 |
Pirovac | 07:00 | 07:00 |
Biograd na Moru, Bus terminal | 07:20 | 07:20 |
Zadar, Bus terminal | 08:00 | 08:00 |
Jastrebarsko | 11:10 | 11:10 |
Zagreb, Bus terminal | 11:40 |
Station | Arrival | Departure |
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Zadar, Bus terminal | 12:30 | |
Zagreb, Bus terminal | 16:00 |
Station | Arrival | Departure |
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Zadar, Bus terminal | 16:00 | |
Policnik, Towards ->Posedarje | 16:15 | 16:15 |
Perusic | 17:15 | 17:15 |
Zagreb, Bus terminal | 19:35 |
Station | Arrival | Departure |
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Zadar, Bus terminal | 16:25 | |
Zagreb, Bus terminal | 19:55 |
Station | Arrival | Departure |
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Sibenik, Bus terminal | 17:30 | |
Vodice, Bus terminal | 17:50 | 17:50 |
Pirovac | 18:05 | 18:05 |
Biograd na Moru, Bus terminal | 18:30 | 18:30 |
Zadar, Bus terminal | 19:00 | 19:00 |
Jastrebarsko | 22:10 | 22:10 |
Zagreb, Bus terminal | 22:40 |
You can see bus timetable in the opposite direction here.
The bus from Zadar to Zagreb depart from the main bus station in Zadar (Locally know as Autobusni Kolodvor Zadar) the address of the bus station is Ante Starcevica 1, 23000 Zadar, you can find more info here:
The arrival bus station in Zagreb is located at the address Avenija Marina Držića 4, 10000 Zagreb, which is about 20 minutes walk from the city center, you can find more info about the bus station here:
The fastest departures have a scheduled driving time of 3.5 hours; these buses travel via the highway. Buses that travel via the country road need up to 1.5 hour more. During the summer season, delays may occur due to traffic.
In the winter season, there are at least 10 daily departures, which increase to about 20 daily departures during the main summer season. The departures are well distributed throughout the day.
Ticket prices fluctuate with the seasons and bus occupancy, typically ranging from 12 to 17 Euros in winter. During the bustling summer months, fares rise to between 18 and 25 Euros. For the most economical rates, early booking in the summer is recommended.
In Zadar, all intercity buses depart from the main bus station location about 20 minutes walk from the old town. Conversely, in Zagreb, all buses arrive at the main bus station, which boasts excellent tram connections to the city center.
Now, all bus companies accept electronic tickets, so all you need to do is present the ticket on your smartphone to the driver!
Buses traveling via the highway typically make a 15-20 minute stop halfway at a gas station, allowing passengers to buy refreshments and use the restrooms.
Buses that take the country road route stop in cities to drop off and board passengers and usually include at least one longer stop along the way.
The amenities available on the bus vary; typically, you'll find Wi-Fi, extra leg-room, and air conditioning. On some departures, there may also be charging sockets and a restroom.
As a general rule, each passenger is allowed to bring a carry-on or backpack and a suitcase for the hold. Be aware that the suitcase may incur a charge of 1-3 Euros, so it's wise to have some coins on hand. Typically, there's ample space in the hold for additional suitcases, though these will also be subject to a fee.
Travel distance fastest route | 295 Km / 183 Miles |
Average ticket price | €20 / $22 / £18 |
Scenic views | Yes, some! |
Departures in summer | up to 20 |
Departures in winter | around 10 |
Bus companies on this route | Cazmatrans Promet, Arriva, Slavonija Bus, AP Varazdin, Samoborcek, Flixbus, Francuzevic, Knezevic |
Stops at Zadar Airport | No |
Stops at Zagreb Airport | No |
Zadar to Plitvice | Zadar to Split | Zadar to Tisno |
Zadar to Krka | Zadar to Novalja | Zadar to Airport |
Zadar to Pula | Zadar to Rijeka | Zadar to Sibenik |
Photo, Text and FAQ answers by Morten Smalby