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

The cheapest way to get from Padova to Zadar is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Padova to Zadar is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €35 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Padova and Zadar?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Padua and arriving at Zadar bus station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Padova to Zadar?

The distance between Padova and Zadar is 495 km. The road distance is 478.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Padova to Zadar without a car is to train and Catamaran which takes 8h 22m and costs €100 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Padova to Zadar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Padova to Zadar bus from?

Padova to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Padua station.

Bus or fly from Padova to Zadar?

The best way to get from Padova to Zadar is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €60 - €260 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Padova to Zadar bus arrive?

Padova to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zadar bus station.

Can I drive from Padova to Zadar?

Yes, the driving distance between Padova to Zadar is 479 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Padova to Zadar.

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

Book your Padova to Zadar bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 12624+ hotels available in Zadar.

Padova to Zadar - 6 ways to travel via train, Catamaran, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Padova to Zadar by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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Train, Catamaran
best
1. Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
8h 22m
€100–297
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane BLQ - ZAD
5h 25m
€36–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Padua to Zadar bus stationbus N535
9h 10m
€40–70
Drive 478.6 km
1. Drive from Padova to Zadarcar 478.6 km
5h 57m
€75–109
Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane VCE - ZAD
9h 15m
€60–252
Bus via Rovinj
1. Take the bus from Padova to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
14h 15m
€347–886

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

5Weekly Services

8h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 495.1 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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 €40–70 and the journey takes 9h 10m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) 4 times a day.

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