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 €85 - €140 and takes 27h 11m.

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 - €350.

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 and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Zadar?

The distance between Bucharest and Zadar is 887 km. The road distance is 1162.7 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 17h 23m 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 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 23m.

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 6:59 AM in Bucharest and 5:59 AM in Zadar.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Zadar?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Zadar is 1163 km. It takes approximately 14h 59m to drive from Bucharest to Zadar.

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 8313+ hotels available in Zadar.

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

There are 8 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)OTP - ZAD
5h 36m
€140–350
Night train, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zagreb Glavni Kol.Ic
3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus station952 / ...
27h 11m
€85–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zagreb976 / ...
3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus station952 / ...
17h 23m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zagreb Glavni Kol.Ic
4. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to PerusicIc
5. Take the bus from Perušić to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor
29h 37m
€103–119
Fly to Split Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Split Airport (SPU)OTP - SPU
2. Take the bus from Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sukošan
11h 10m
€166–398
Fly to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)OTP - BEG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Zadar
11h 48m
€210–352
Fly to Treviso Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Treviso Airport (TSF)OTP - TSF
2. Take a shuttle bus from Treviso, Aeroporto to Pula railway Stattion
3. Take the ferry from Port of Pula to Port of Zadar
14h 18m
€155–787
Drive 1,162.7 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Zadar1,162.7 km
14h 59m
€164–236

Bucharest to Zadar by night train, train, tram, and bus

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27h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 887 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

Ryanair and Austrian Airlines fly 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 and Zagreb in around 17h 23m.

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