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

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There are 4 ways to get from Trieste to Zadar by bus, ferry, or car

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  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
    €97–192

  2. Bus via Pula

    cheapest
    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
    €31–95

  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
    €92–171

  4. Drive  304.6 km

    1. Drive from Trieste to Zadarcar car 304.6 km
    4h 19m
    €50–72

Trieste to Zadar by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • 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.

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