There are 5 ways to get from Zadar to Istria by ferry, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Pulaferry 9141
4h 45m€26–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
6h 45m€3–24Bus via Bosiljevo
- Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Bosiljevobus 928 / ...
- Take the bus from Bosiljevo to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
5h 52m€32–54Drive 336.2 km
- Drive from Zadar to Pulacar 336.2 km
4h 34m€53–77Fly
- Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane ZAD - PUY
3h 2m€62–195
Zadar to Istria by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zadar to Istria is to bus which costs €3 - €24 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Zadar to Istria is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs €60 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Zadar and arriving at Port of Pula. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Zadar and Istria is 184 km. The road distance is 336.2 km.
Book your Zadar to Istria ferry tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Zadar to Istria without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 45m and costs €26 - €95.
The ferry from Port of Zadar to Port Of Pula takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Zadar to Istria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zadar bus station.
The best way to get from Zadar to Istria is to bus via Bosiljevo which takes 5h 52m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €60 - €200 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Zadar, Croatia and Istria, Croatia?
Kapetan Luka operates a ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Pula twice a week. Tickets cost €26–95 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zadar bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Bosiljevo and Bosiljevo in around 5h 52m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Zadar Airport to Pula Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zadar bus station to Bosiljevo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +385 52 356 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brioni Pula d.o.o.
Bus from Bosiljevo to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Brioni Pula d.o.o.
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–24
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
- Phone
- +385 21 645 476
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kapetan Luka
Ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Pula
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–95
- Website
- Kapetan Luka
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Booking & Getting There
Zadar to Istria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bosiljevo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zadar to Istria is 336 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Zadar to Istria.
Book your Zadar to Istria bus tickets online with Omio.
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