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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Zadar is to bus which costs €65 - €220 and takes 23h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Zadar is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €140 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Zadar station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Zadar bus station via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 1m.

How far is it from Essen to Zadar?

The distance between Essen and Zadar is 1074 km. The road distance is 1343.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Zadar without a car is to train and bus via Munich which takes 17h 33m and costs €140 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Essen to Zadar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Zadar bus from?

Essen to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Bus or fly from Essen to Zadar?

The best way to get from Essen to Zadar is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €140 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 23h 1m.

Where does the Essen to Zadar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Zadar?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Zadar is 1344 km. It takes approximately 13h 17m to drive from Essen to Zadar.

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

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

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 8481+ hotels available in Zadar.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Zadar by plane, car train, car, train, or bus

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

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zadar Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)DUS - ZAD
5h 46m
€142–359
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to ZagrebN885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus station952 / ...
23h 1m
€66–216
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Zadar
11h 9m
€170–1,107
Train, bus via Munich
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Hbf to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor
17h 33m
€146–246
Drive 1,343.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Zadar1,343.8 km
13h 17m
€189–273
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Split Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Split Airport (SPU)DUS - SPU
2. Take the bus from Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sukošan
8h 11m
€88–367
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zadar Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)CGN - ZAD
6h 12m
€133–401
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Split Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Split Airport (SPU)CGN - SPU
3. Take the bus from Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sukošan
8h 36m
€109–389
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)FRA - ZAG
3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus station
10h 4m
€129–441
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Zadar bus stationN948
21h 42m
€80–221
Bus via Sanski Most
1. Take the bus from Essen to Sanski Most, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Sanski Most, Autobuska Stanica to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor
30h 16m

Essen to Zadar by train and bus

2Weekly Services

17h 33mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,074.4 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Zadar, Croatia?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Zadar bus station via Zagreb in around 23h 1m.

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