Rome2Rio

How to get fromMestre to Zadarby bus, car ferry, ferry, car, plane, train, or shuttle

Find Transport to Zadar

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Mestre to Zadar by bus, car ferry, ferry, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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

  1. Bus via Zagreb

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus bus 952 / ...
    9h 27m
    €401–821

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Venezia Mestre to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    12h 45m
    €64–110

  3. Car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Pula to Port of Zadarferry ferry 9141
    11h 13m
    €106–176

  4. Drive  450.5 km

    1. Drive from Mestre to Zadarcar car 450.5 km
    5h 40m
    €73–106

  5. Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Zadar Airport

    1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane plane VCE - ZAD
    8h 12m
    €75–288

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    9h 41m
    €120–248

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus Arriva
    14h
    €126–572

  8. Shuttle to Pula Airport, fly to Zadar Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Stazione Mestre to Pula Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane plane PUY - ZAD
    7h 16m
    €105–772

  9. Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Split Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Split Airport (SPU)plane plane VCE - SPU
    2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar bus stationbus bus
    10h 22m
    €108–303

Mestre to Zadar by bus, foot, car ferry, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€106Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Mestre to Zadar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 648.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Mestre, Italy and Zadar, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Stazione Mestre to Zadar bus station via Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Zagreb in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) 5 times a week.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Croatia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

Booking & Getting There