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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Zadar is to bus which costs €80 - €90 and takes 27h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Zadar is to fly and bus which takes 7h 41m and costs €90 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Zadar station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Zadar bus station via Belgrade bus station and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 21m.

How far is it from Athens to Zadar?

The distance between Athens and Zadar is 1035 km. The road distance is 1269.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Zadar without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 25h 21m and costs €85 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Athens to Zadar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Zadar bus from?

Athens to Zadar bus services, operated by FP Travel, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Zadar?

The best way to get from Athens to Zadar is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 25h 21m.

Where does the Athens to Zadar bus arrive?

Athens to Zadar bus services, operated by FP Travel, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Zadar?

Zadar is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 3:38 PM in Athens and 2:38 PM in Zadar.

Can I drive from Athens to Zadar?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Zadar is 1270 km. It takes approximately 17h 13m to drive from Athens to Zadar.

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 4392+ hotels available in Zadar.

Athens to Zadar - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Zadar by plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Zadar Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane ATH - ZAD
8h 20m
€85–304
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens to Lezhëbus
2. Take the bus from Lezhë to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
27h 41m
€80–90
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Athens to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Zagrebbus
3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus 952 / ...
25h 21m
€88–180
Bus, car ferry, Catamaran
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Anconacarferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
31h 4m
€199–310
Drive 1,269.7 km
1. Drive from Athens to Zadarcar 1,269.7 km
17h 13m
€227–328
Fly to Split Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Split Airport (SPU)plane ATH - SPU
2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
7h 41m
€94–319
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ATH - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus
9h 34m
€89–361
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus
3. Take the train from Gevgelija to Skopjetrain 632 / ...
4. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
5. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus 952 / ...
28h 21m
€97–212

Athens to Zadar by bus

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25h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,035.3 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Zadar, Croatia?

Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Zadar bus station via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Belgrade bus station, and Zagreb in around 25h 21m.

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