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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Zadar is to bus via Bologna which costs €75 - €140 and takes 21h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Zadar is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs €85 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Zadar station. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Zadar bus station via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Nice Airport and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.

How far is it from Nice to Zadar?

The distance between Nice and Zadar is 900 km. The road distance is 1010.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Zadar without a car is to train and Catamaran via Milan which takes 15h 24m and costs €150 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 15h 24m to get from Nice to Zadar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Zadar bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nice to Zadar?

The best way to get from Nice to Zadar is to bus which takes 21h 2m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €85 - €350 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Nice to Zadar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nice to Zadar?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Zadar is 1010 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Nice to Zadar.

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 4400+ hotels available in Zadar.

Nice to Zadar - 8 ways to travel via train, Catamaran, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Zadar by train, 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.

Train, Catamaran via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
3. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Anconatrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
15h 24m
€151–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Zagrebbus N482
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus 952 / ...
21h 2m
€76–168
Drive 1,010.4 km
1. Drive from Nice to Zadarcar 1,010.4 km
10h 48m
€155–224
Fly to Split Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Split Airport (SPU)plane NCE - SPU
2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
9h 40m
€96–363
Train, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Anconatrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
18h 45m
€136–266
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Piazza Colombo - Sanremo to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembrebus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Zadar bus stationbus N535
21h 46m
€78–136
Fly to Zadar Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane NCE - ZAD
7h 28m
€87–348
Fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, Catamaran
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane NCE - AOI
2. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry
13h 38m
€138–368

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

5Weekly Services

15h 24mAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 900.2 km
Duration: 15h 24m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Zadar, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Zadar bus station via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, and Zagreb in around 21h 2m. Alternatively, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) 3 times a week.

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