What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zadar?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zadar is to bus which costs €110 - €180 and takes 21h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Zadar?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Zadar is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €55 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Zadar station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Zadar bus station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.

How far is it from Cologne to Zadar?

The distance between Cologne and Zadar is 999 km. The road distance is 1296.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Zadar without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Zadar without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 31m and costs €190 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Zadar?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Cologne to Zadar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Zadar bus from?

Cologne to Zadar bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Bus or fly from Cologne to Zadar?

The best way to get from Cologne to Zadar is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €55 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 21h 48m.

Where does the Cologne to Zadar bus arrive?

Cologne to Zadar bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Zadar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Zadar is 1297 km. It takes approximately 12h 30m to drive from Cologne to Zadar.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Zadar?

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Where can I stay near Zadar?

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Cologne to Zadar - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to Zadar by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zadar Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane CGN - ZAD
5h 9m
€59–276
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Hbf to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
16h 31m
€191–496
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Zadarcar
16h 33m
€200–280
Drive 1,296.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Zadarcar 1,296.8 km
12h 30m
€187–270
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zadar Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane FRA - ZAD
5h 34m
€126–333
Train to Weeze Airport, fly to Zadar Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane NRN - ZAD
7h 5m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Split Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Split Airport (SPU)plane CGN - SPU
2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
7h 25m
€98–301
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Split Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Split Airport (SPU)plane DUS - SPU
2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
8h 4m
€99–381
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Split Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Split Airport (SPU)plane FRA - SPU
3. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
8h
€125–408
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane FRA - ZAG
3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus
9h 8m
€130–440
Train, bus via Zagreb
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ec
4. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus 952 / ...
18h 37m
€224–767
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Zadar bus stationbus N948
21h 48m
€114–175
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Villach Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain 19 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Zadar bus stationbus
22h 36m
€88–216

Cologne to Zadar by train and bus

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16h 31mAverage Duration

€191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 999.2 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Zadar, Croatia?

Ryanair flies from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Zadar bus station via Frankfurt central train station in around 21h 48m.

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