There are 5 ways to get from Zagreb to Novalja by bus, busferry, train, car, or ferry
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Bus, bus and ferry
best- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvorbus
- Take the busferry from Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor to Novaljabusferry Line 5
5h 4m€3–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorbus Arriva
5h 35m€2–35Train, drive
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Licko Lescetrain Ic
- Drive from Licko Lesce to Novaljacar
5h 44m€59–89Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
- Take the ferry from Rijeka to Novaljaferry 9309
5h 49m€92–112Drive 328.8 km
- Drive from Zagreb to Novaljacar 328.8 km
3h 41m€47–68
Zagreb to Novalja by bus and busferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Novalja is to bus which costs €2 - €35 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Novalja is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €45 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Zagreb and Novalja is 267 km. The road distance is 328.8 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Novalja without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 5h 4m and costs €2 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Zagreb to Novalja, including transfers.
Zagreb to Novalja bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Zagreb to Novalja bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Novalja is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Zagreb to Novalja.
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What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Novalja, Croatia?
Arriva Croatia operates a bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor once daily. Tickets cost €2–35 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Licko Lesce
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +385 800 88 85
- [email protected]
- Website
- velebit-tours.hr
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Schedules at
- velebit.traveling.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Rijeka to Novalja
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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