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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Zadar is to train and fly and bus which costs €70 - €210 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Zadar is to train and fly which takes 10h 26m and costs €65 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Zadar station. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Zadar bus station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.

How far is it from Messina to Zadar?

The distance between Messina and Zadar is 1360 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Zadar without a car is to ferry and train and Catamaran which takes 16h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 16h 30m to get from Messina to Zadar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Zadar bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Zadar bus arrive?

Messina to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 4376+ hotels available in Zadar.

Messina to Zadar - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, Catamaran, and car ferry

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

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

Ferry, train, Catamaran
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
16h 30m
Train, fly to Zadar Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane CTA - ZAD
10h 26m
€67–419
Car ferry, bus, Catamaran
1. Take the car ferry from Messina to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Take the bus from Salerno to Anconabus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
23h 20m
€114–202
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Bologna Centralebus N597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Zadar bus stationbus N535
26h
€111–197
Ferry, drive, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Port of Baricar
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnikcarferry 54
4. Drive from Dubrovnik to Zadarcar
18h 28m
€172–278
Train, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Anconatrain
3. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
18h 16m
€144–314
Train, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane CTA - AOI
3. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry
11h 1m
€107–359
Train, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane CTA - TRS
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Zadar bus stationbus
12h 22m
€73–206
Train, fly to Abruzzo Airport, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Abruzzo Airport (PSR)plane CTA - PSR
3. Take the train from Pescara Centrale to Anconatrain
4. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry
12h 28m
€121–358

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 30mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Zadar.

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Distance: 1,360.1 km
Duration: 16h 30m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Zadar, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Messina to Zadar bus station via Bologna Centrale in around 26h.

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