What is the cheapest way to get from Ascona to Zadar?

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Zadar is to train and car ferry which costs €45 - €130 and takes 15h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ascona to Zadar?

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Zadar is to train and bus and fly which takes 8h 13m and costs €50 - €360.

How far is it from Ascona to Zadar?

The distance between Ascona and Zadar is 799 km. The road distance is 785.6 km.

How do I travel from Ascona to Zadar without a car?

The best way to get from Ascona to Zadar without a car is to bus which takes 13h 29m and costs €150 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Ascona to Zadar?

It takes approximately 13h 29m to get from Ascona to Zadar, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ascona to Zadar?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Zadar is 786 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Ascona to Zadar.

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 8348+ hotels available in Zadar.

Ascona to Zadar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Ascona to Zadar by bus, train, car 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Zadar
13h 29m
€150–169
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to AnconaFr
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadar51
15h 44m
€47–128
Drive 785.6 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Zadar785.6 km
9h 15m
€136–197
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Zadar Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)BGY - ZAD
8h 13m
€52–356
Train, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
2. Take a shuttle bus from Milano Centrale Station to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor
19h 4m
€64–799
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Split Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Split Airport (SPU)LIN - SPU
3. Take the bus from Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sukošan
10h 44m
€130–311
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)ZRH - ZAG
3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus station
11h 54m
€150–467
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)LIN - AOI
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadar
15h 23m
€124–287
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Abruzzo Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisio
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Abruzzo Airport (PSR)MXP - PSR
4. Take the train from Pescara Centrale to Ancona
5. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadar
16h 5m
€62–251
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Split Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisio
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Split Airport (SPU)MXP - SPU
4. Take the bus from Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sukošan
10h 9m
€105–248

Ascona to Zadar by bus, train, and foot

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13h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 798.5 km
Duration: 13h 29m

What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Zadar, Croatia?

Zelic Reisen operates a bus from Lugano to Zadar 4 times a week. Tickets cost €144 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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