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 43m.

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 €140 - €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 887 km. The road distance is 1161.9 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 5h 36m 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 fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €140 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 57m.

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 3:23 AM in Bucharest and 2:23 AM in Zadar.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Zadar?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Zadar is 1162 km. It takes approximately 14h 52m to drive from Bucharest to Zadar.

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 8550+ hotels available in Zadar.

Bucharest to Zadar - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Zadar by plane, bus, train, night train, shuttle, ferry, or car

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 Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane OTP - ZAD
5h 36m
€145–380
Night train, train, bus
cheapest
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 43m
€85–131
Bus
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
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
€100–118
Fly to Split Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Split Airport (SPU)plane OTP - SPU
2. Take the bus from Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sukošanbus
10h 30m
€161–398
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane OTP - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus
8h 55m
€142–432
Fly 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 48m
€210–352
Fly to Treviso Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane OTP - TSF
2. Take a shuttle bus from Treviso, Aeroporto to Pula railway Stattionshuttle
3. Take the ferry from Port of Pula to Port of Zadarferry
14h 18m
€152–642
Drive 1,161.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Zadarcar 1,161.9 km
14h 52m
€162–234

Bucharest to Zadar by train, foot, and bus

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31h 2mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 887 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

Ryanair flies from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest to Zadar bus station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 16h 57m.

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