There are 5 ways to get from Istria to Zadar by ferry, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Port of Pula to Port of Zadarferry 9141
4h 45m€26–80Bus via Rijeka
- Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka bus stationbus 971C / ...
- Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
6h 13m€49–117Drive 334.7 km
- Drive from Pula to Zadarcar 334.7 km
4h 31m€48–69Fly
- Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane PUY - ZAD
3h 8m€39–144Bus
- Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
7h€45–100
Istria to Zadar by ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istria to Zadar is to ferry which costs €26 - €80 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Istria to Zadar is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs €35 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Pula and arriving at Port of Zadar. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Istria and Zadar is 184 km. The road distance is 334.7 km.
Book your Istria to Zadar ferry tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Istria to Zadar without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 45m and costs €26 - €80.
The ferry from Port Of Pula to Port of Zadar takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Istria to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor station.
The best way to get from Istria to Zadar is to bus via Rijeka which takes 6h 13m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €35 - €150 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Istria, Croatia and Zadar, Croatia?
Kapetan Luka operates a ferry from Port of Pula to Port of Zadar twice a week. Tickets cost €26–80 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 6h 13m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Pula Airport to Zadar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €1–11
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
Bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–21
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
- Phone
- +385 (0) 32 308 935
- [email protected]
- Website
- polet.hr
Bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €47
- Schedules at
- polet.hr
- Phone
- +385 91 255 0999
- [email protected]
- Website
- prijevoz-knezevic.hr
Bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–19
- Schedules at
- prijevoz-knezevic.hr
- Phone
- +385 800 88 85
- [email protected]
- Website
- velebit-tours.hr
Bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–55
- Schedules at
- velebit.traveling.com
- Phone
- +385 52 356 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- brioni.hr
Bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.brioni.hr/en-gb/
Bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- https://www.brioni.hr/en-gb/
- Phone
- +385 21 645 476
- [email protected]
- Website
- krilo.hr
Ferry from Port of Pula to Port of Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–80
- Website
- https://krilo.hr/en
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More Questions & Answers
Istria to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rijeka bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istria to Zadar is 335 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Istria to Zadar.
Book your Istria to Zadar bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.
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