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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Zadar is to bus via Belgrade which costs €19 - €50 and takes 19h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Zadar is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria to Zadar station. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Zadar bus station via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 31m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Zadar?

The distance between Bulgaria and Zadar is 699 km. The road distance is 964.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Zadar without a car is to bus which takes 16h 31m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Bulgaria to Zadar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Zadar bus from?

Bulgaria to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sofia station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Zadar?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Zadar is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €80 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 16h 31m.

Where does the Bulgaria to Zadar bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Zadar?

Zadar is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 3:55 PM in Bulgaria and 2:55 PM in Zadar.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Zadar?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Zadar is 964 km. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Bulgaria to Zadar.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bulgaria to Zadar?

Book your Bulgaria to Zadar bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 10219+ hotels available in Zadar.

Bulgaria to Zadar - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 11 ways to get from Bulgaria to Zadar by plane, bus, car, shuttle, train, car ferry, or ferry

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

Fly Sofia Airport to Zadar Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane SOF - ZAD
5h 52m
€83–296
Bus via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Zadarbus Arriva
19h 13m
€20–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Zagrebbus N981
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus 952 / ...
16h 31m
€50–121
Drive 964.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Zadarcar 964.3 km
11h 3m
€133–192
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Belgrade New Bus Stationbus Citylines 1 / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Zadarshuttle
14h 3m
€108–116
Fly Sofia Airport to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane SOF - BEG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Zadarshuttle
12h 6m
€143–268
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Zadar Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane OTP - ZAD
6h 45m
€170–505
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Abruzzo Airport, train, car ferry
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Abruzzo Airport (PSR)plane OTP - PSR
3. Take the train from Pescara Centrale to Anconatrain
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarcarferry
16h 14m
€149–455
Fly Sofia Airport to Federico Fellini Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Federico Fellini Airport (RMI)plane SOF - RMI
2. Take the ferry from Pesaro to Port of Mali Losinjferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Port of Zadarferry
15h 10m
Bus to Skopje International Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)bus
2. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane SKP - ZAG
3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus
16h 59m
€88–375
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Zagrebbus
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Perusictrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Perušić to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
20h 45m
€64–115

Bulgaria to Zadar by bus

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16h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 698.8 km
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Zadar, Croatia?

Ryanair flies from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Zadar bus station via Zagreb in around 16h 31m.

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