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There are 7 ways to get from Dubrovnik to Zadar by ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Splitferry ferry 842 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    5h 31m
    €65–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus Arriva
    7h 56m
    €3–45

  3. Bus via Split

    1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus 942a / ...
    2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    6h 25m
    €35–73

  4. Drive  345.9 km

    1. Drive from Dubrovnik to Zadarcar car 345.9 km
    4h 5m
    €56–81

  5. Fly to Zadar Airport

    1. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane plane DBV - ZAD
    10h 59m
    €83–218

  6. Bus via Tomislavgrad

    1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Tomislavgrad, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tomislavgrad, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    11h 1m
    €41–49

  7. Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane plane DBV - ZAG
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus bus
    7h 26m
    €72–265

Dubrovnik to Zadar by bus

Calendar52Weekly Buses
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Dubrovnik, Croatia and Zadar, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor via Split, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, Croatia Airlines and Ryanair fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) 3 times a week.

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