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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Zadar is to night train and train and bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 26h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Zadar is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €130 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Zadar station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Zadar bus station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 57m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Zadar?

The distance between Bucharest and Zadar is 1446 km. The road distance is 1163.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Zadar without a car is to bus which takes 16h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 16h 57m to get from Bucharest to Zadar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Zadar bus from?

Bucharest to Zadar bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Bus or fly from Bucharest to Zadar?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Zadar is to bus which takes 16h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €60 - €280 and takes 13h 20m.

Where does the Bucharest to Zadar bus arrive?

Bucharest to Zadar bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Zadar?

Zadar is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 5:56 AM in Bucharest and 4:56 AM in Zadar.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Zadar?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Zadar is 1164 km. It takes approximately 14h 58m to drive from Bucharest to Zadar.

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 11280+ hotels available in Zadar.

Bucharest to Zadar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Zadar by bus, train, night train, 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 Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zadar bus stationbus N949
16h 57m
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Zadar Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane BBU - ZAD
13h 20m
€63–276
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
3. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Perusictrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Perušić to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
31h 2m
€135–174
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus 952 / ...
26h 40m
€85–131
Drive 1,163.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Zadarcar 1,163.5 km
14h 58m
€165–238
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Split Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Split Airport (SPU)plane OTP - SPU
2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar bus stationbus
11h 11m
€156–464
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane OTP - BEG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Zadarshuttle
11h 29m
€210–352
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Zadar Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane OTP - ZAD
5h 36m
€130–380

Bucharest to Zadar by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

31h 2mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,445.6 km
Duration: 16h 57m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Zadar, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Bucharest to Zadar bus station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 16h 57m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Ulendo Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) twice daily.

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