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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Zadar is to bus which costs €42 - €46 and takes 25h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Zadar is to fly and bus which takes 8h 46m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Zadar station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Zadar bus station via Belgrade bus station and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 56m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Zadar?

The distance between Istanbul and Zadar is 1194 km. The road distance is 1513.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Zadar without a car is to bus via Zagreb which takes 23h 56m and costs €60 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Istanbul to Zadar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Zadar bus from?

Istanbul to Zadar bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Zadar?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Zadar is to fly which takes 10h 27m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Zagreb, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 23h 56m.

Where does the Istanbul to Zadar bus arrive?

Istanbul to Zadar bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Zadar?

Zadar is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:38 AM in Istanbul and 3:38 AM in Zadar.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Zadar?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Zadar is 1514 km. It takes approximately 15h 53m to drive from Istanbul to Zadar.

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 8942+ hotels available in Zadar.

Istanbul to Zadar - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Zadar by plane, bus, 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 Istanbul (IST) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane IST - ZAD
10h 27m
€127–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Zadarbus Arriva
25h 40m
€43–46
Bus via Zagreb
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Zagrebbus
3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus 952 / ...
23h 56m
€61–128
Drive 1,513.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Zadarcar 1,513.8 km
15h 53m
€213–307
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane IST - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus
10h 6m
€103–346
Fly to Split Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU)plane IST - SPU
2. Take the bus from Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sukošanbus
8h 46m
€127–310
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
29h 56m
€90–100

Istanbul to Zadar by bus

2Weekly Buses

23h 56mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,193.8 km
Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Zadar, Croatia?

Turkish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Zadar bus station via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Belgrade bus station, and Zagreb in around 23h 56m.

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