The average bus between Istria and Zadar takes 6h 54m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Istria to Zadar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Istria and Zadar. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Istria is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Zadar at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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7h 45m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Istria to Zadar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Istria to Zadar. However, there are services departing from Istria station and arriving at Zadar station via Rijeka bus station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Istria to Zadar bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Istria to Zadar bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
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The distance between Istria and Zadar is 163.1 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 6h 15m.