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How to get fromPadova to Zadarby train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Padova to Zadar by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, Catamaran

    best
    1. Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain train Fr
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry ferry 51
    8h 24m
    €100–308

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Padua to Zadar bus stationbus bus N535
    9h 10m
    €40–65

  3. Drive 478.6 km

    1. Drive from Padova to Zadarcar car 478.6 km
    5h 57m
    €75–108

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane plane VCE - ZAD
    7h 30m
    €65–282

  5. Bus via Rovinj

    1. Take the bus from Padova to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus Arriva
    14h 15m
    €347–914

Padova to Zadar by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Padua to Zadar bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 9h 10m. Alternatively, Swiss, Edelweiss Air, and three other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) 4 times a day.

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