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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Zadar is to bus which costs €95 - €180 and takes 39h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Zadar is to fly which takes 8h 35m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Zadar station. However, there are services departing from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur and arriving at Zadar bus station via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 26m.

How far is it from Madrid to Zadar?

The distance between Madrid and Zadar is 1629 km. The road distance is 2176.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Zadar without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 36m and costs €240 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Madrid to Zadar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Zadar bus from?

Madrid to Zadar bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur station.

Bus or fly from Madrid to Zadar?

The best way to get from Madrid to Zadar is to fly which takes 8h 35m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 39h 26m.

Where does the Madrid to Zadar bus arrive?

Madrid to Zadar bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Zagreb Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Zadar?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Zadar is 2177 km. It takes approximately 23h 43m to drive from Madrid to Zadar.

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

Book your Madrid to Zadar bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 8504+ hotels available in Zadar.

Madrid to Zadar - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Zadar by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)MAD - ZAD
8h 35m
€105–308
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)MAD - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus station
9h 49m
€87–370
Train, bus via Rosenheim
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to RosenheimNj
4. Take the bus from Rosenheim to Bihac, AS
5. Take the bus from Korenica to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor
28h 44m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse VilleTgv
4. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zadar
29h 36m
€247–662
Drive 2,176.6 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Zadar2,176.6 km
23h 43m
€338–488
Fly to Split Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Split Airport (SPU)MAD - SPU
2. Take the bus from Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sukošan
8h 44m
€116–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Zagreb Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus station952 / ...
39h 26m
€96–174
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Padova
2. Take a shuttle bus from Padova to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor
42h 4m
€105–510

Madrid to Zadar by train and bus

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29h 36mAverage Duration

€247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,628.9 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Zadar, Croatia?

Ryanair, Iberia, and Croatia Airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Zadar bus station via Zagreb Central Bus Station and Zagreb in around 39h 26m.

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