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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Zadar is to night train and bus which costs €50 - €160 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Zadar is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 54m and costs €170 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Zadar station. However, there are services departing from Merano, Stazione and arriving at Zadar bus station via Padua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

How far is it from Merano to Zadar?

The distance between Merano and Zadar is 665 km. The road distance is 618.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Zadar without a car is to train and Catamaran which takes 11h 35m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Merano to Zadar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Zadar bus from?

Merano to Zadar bus services, operated by Harea Travel, depart from Merano, Stazione station.

Where does the Merano to Zadar bus arrive?

Merano to Zadar bus services, operated by Harea Travel, arrive at Padova Autostazione station.

Can I drive from Merano to Zadar?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Zadar is 618 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Merano to Zadar.

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 12104+ hotels available in Zadar.

Merano to Zadar - 9 ways to travel via train, Catamaran, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Merano to Zadar by train, ferry, bus, car, shuttle, plane, or night train

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

Train, Catamaran
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
11h 35m
€108–274
Night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bolzano Bozen to Venezia Mestrenighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Zadar bus stationbus N535
15h 5m
€53–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merano, Stazione to Padova Autostazionebus
2. Take the bus from Padua to Zadar bus stationbus N535
13h 59m
Drive 618.1 km
1. Drive from Merano to Zadarcar 618.1 km
8h 38m
€97–139
Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane BGY - ZAD
7h 54m
€174–382
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestretrain 89
2. Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
18h 46m
€91–797
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitschtrain
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane INN - ZAD
11h
€249–525
Shuttle, shuttle to Pula Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroportoshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Verona - Airport to Pula Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane PUY - ZAD
10h 20m
€548–1,298
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane MUC - ZAD
10h 26m
€242–525

Merano to Zadar by train, bus, foot, and ferry

5Weekly Services

11h 35mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 665 km
Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Zadar, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Merano, Stazione to Zadar bus station via Padova Autostazione and Padua in around 13h 59m.

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