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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Zadar is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 31h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Zadar is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs €75 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Zadar station. However, there are services departing from Riia and arriving at Zadar bus station via Ostrava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 50m.

How far is it from Riga to Zadar?

The distance between Riga and Zadar is 1573 km. The road distance is 1897.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Zadar without a car is to train and bus via Mockava which takes 31h 45m and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Riga to Zadar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Zadar bus from?

Riga to Zadar bus services, operated by Flixbus Polska sp.o.o, depart from Riia station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Zadar?

The best way to get from Riga to Zadar is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs €75 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 31h 50m.

Where does the Riga to Zadar bus arrive?

Riga to Zadar bus services, operated by Flixbus Polska sp.o.o, arrive at Ostrava station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Zadar?

Zadar is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 4:17 AM in Riga and 3:17 AM in Zadar.

Can I drive from Riga to Zadar?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Zadar is 1897 km. It takes approximately 20h 11m to drive from Riga to Zadar.

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

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Where can I stay near Zadar?

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Riga to Zadar - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Riga 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 Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane RIX - ZAD
8h 17m
€78–458
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riia to Ostravabus 000318
2. Take the bus from Ostrava to Zadar bus stationbus N1283
31h 50m
€56–102
Train, bus via Mockava
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Mockavatrain 31
3. Take the train from Mockava to Krakow Glownytrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Zadar bus stationbus
31h 45m
€107–183
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Zadar bus stationbus
34h 39m
€112–197
Drive 1,897.1 km
1. Drive from Riga to Zadarcar 1,897.1 km
20h 11m
€294–425
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane RIX - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus
11h 7m
€81–376
Fly to Split Airport, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Split Airport (SPU)plane RIX - SPU
2. Take the bus from Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sukošanbus
8h 55m
€130–314
Fly to Rijeka Airport, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)plane RIX - RJK
2. Take the bus from Kraljevica to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
13h 27m
€165–460
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane RIX - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Zagrebshuttle
3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus
11h 10m
€129–551
Bus, train, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Hradec Královébus
2. Take the train from Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
3. Take a shuttle bus from Wien to Zadarshuttle
33h 17m
€131–242

Riga to Zadar by train and bus

7Weekly Services

31h 45mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,573.3 km
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Zadar, Croatia?

Ryanair, Air Baltic, and Austrian Airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riia to Zadar bus station via Ostrava in around 31h 50m.

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