The average bus between Essen and Zadar takes 23h 11m and the fastest bus takes 21h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essen to Zadar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Essen and Zadar. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Zadar at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 23h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 10m • 1 change
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24h 50m • 1 change
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21h 10m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Essen to Zadar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Zadar. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Zadar station via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 11m.
Essen to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zadar bus station.
Book your Essen to Zadar bus tickets online with FlixBus, Samoborček EU grupa d.o.o. and Slavonija Bus d.o.o..
The distance between Essen and Zadar is 1,019.8 km. The road distance is 1,479 km.
You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Zadar bus station via Zagreb in around 22h 57m.