Rome2Rio

How to get fromTrieste to Zadarby bus, ferry, car, plane, or shuttle

Find Transport to Zadar

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Trieste to Zadar by bus, ferry, car, plane, 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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    6h 23m
    €91–301

  2. Drive  304.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Trieste to Zadarcar car 304.6 km
    4h 19m
    €48–70

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Trieste Port to Port of Mali Losinjferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Zadarferry ferry
    7h 40m
    €87–165

  4. Bus to Pula Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    2. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane plane PUY - ZAD
    5h 50m
    €115–494

  5. Bus via Pula

    1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    10h
    €55–139

  6. Shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljanashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane plane ZAG - ZAD
    5h 33m
    €192–964

Pula Airport (PUY) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Trieste to Zadar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 302.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor via Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Trieste Port to Zadar via Port of Mali Losinj in around 7h 40m.

Airlines
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

More Questions & Answers