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

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There are 11 ways to get from Patras to Zadar by bus, train, plane, car ferry, ferry, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Zadar Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain train
    3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane plane ATH - ZAD
    11h 53m
    €119–236

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Patra to Lezhëbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lezhë to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    24h 25m
    €90–100

  3. Car ferry, Catamaran

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Patras to Port of Anconacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry ferry 51
    29h 30m
    €230–328

  4. Drive  1,096.5 km

    1. Drive from Patras to Zadarcar car 1,096.5 km
    15h 35m
    €206–297

  5. Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Split Airport

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain train
    3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Split Airport (SPU)plane plane ATH - SPU
    4. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    11h 18m
    €105–291

  6. Fly Patras Araxos Airport to Zadar Airport

    1. Fly from Patras Araxos Airport (GPA) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane plane GPA - ZAD
    28h 18m
    €260–741

  7. Bus to Preveza Airport, fly to Split Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus bus
    2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Split Airport (SPU)plane plane PVK - SPU
    3. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    15h 45m
    €176–332

  8. Bus to Kalamata International Airport, fly to Zadar Airport

    1. Take the bus from Káto Achaḯa to Kalamatabus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane plane KLX - ZAD
    24h 3m
    €179–530

  9. Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Dubrovnik Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain train
    3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane plane ATH - DBV
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorshuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    15h 17m

  10. Bus to Preveza Airport, fly to Zadar Airport

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus bus
    2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane plane PVK - ZAD
    12h 5m
    €175–637

  11. Ferry, Catamaran

    1. Take the ferry from Patras to Ancona M.Maferry ferry Asf
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry ferry 51
    30h 30m
    €230–328

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,245.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 53m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Zadar, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Patra to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor via Lezhë in around 24h 25m. Alternatively, TUIfly, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Patras Araxos Airport (GPA) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) 4 times a week.

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