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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Zadar is to fly which costs €80 - €300 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Zadar is to fly and bus which takes 9h 26m and costs €120 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Zadar station. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Zadar bus station via Krakow, MDA Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 10m.

How far is it from Riga to Zadar?

The distance between Riga and Zadar is 1569 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 which takes 33h 5m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 11h 1m 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, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Zadar?

The best way to get from Riga to Zadar is to fly which takes 11h 1m and costs €80 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €260 and takes 34h 10m.

Where does the Riga to Zadar bus arrive?

Riga to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Zadar?

Zadar is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 6:43 PM in Riga and 5:43 PM 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?

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

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 11541+ hotels available in Zadar.

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

There are 8 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
11h 1m
€80–291
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija 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
33h 5m
€127–202
Train, bus via Graz
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Graz Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ec
5. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Perusictrain Ic
6. Take the bus from Perušić to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
37h 17m
€264–485
Drive 1,897.1 km
1. Drive from Riga to Zadarcar 1,897.1 km
20h 11m
€292–422
Fly to Split Airport, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Split Airport (SPU)plane RIX - SPU
2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar bus stationbus
9h 26m
€125–375
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 47m
€97–385
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 24m
€188–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus N1207 / ...
2. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Zadar bus stationbus N1283
34h 10m
€151–258

Riga to Zadar by train and bus

7Weekly Services

33h 5mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,569.3 km
Duration: 11h 1m

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

Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Zadar bus station via Krakow, MDA Bus Station in around 34h 10m.

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