There are 4 ways to get from Senj to Novalja by bus, ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana to Pag, Autobusna Stanicabus Arriva
3h 29m€2Line 323 ferry, line 9309 ferry
- Take the ferry from Senj port to Rab portferry 323
- Take the ferry from Rab to Novaljaferry 9309
4h 15m€27–39Drive 214.5 km
- Drive from Senj to Novaljacar 214.5 km
2h 48m€32–45Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana to Podicbus
- Drive from Podic to Novaljacar
3h 34m€26–42
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Senj to Novalja is to bus which costs €1 - €3 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Senj to Novalja is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Senj to Novalja. However, there are services departing from Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana and arriving at Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor via Pag, Autobusna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Senj to Novalja. However, there are services departing from Senj port and arriving at Novalja via Rab. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Senj and Novalja is 114 km. The road distance is 214.5 km.
The best way to get from Senj to Novalja without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs €1 - €3.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Senj to Novalja, including transfers.
Senj to Novalja bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana station.
Senj to Novalja bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Pag, Autobusna Stanica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Senj to Novalja is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Senj to Novalja.
What companies run services between Senj, Ličko-Senjska, Croatia and Novalja, Croatia?
Arriva Croatia operates a bus from Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana to Pag, Autobusna Stanica once daily. Tickets cost €1–2 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Senj port to Novalja via Rab in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana to Pag, Autobusna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- passdept_h@jadrolinija.hr
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Senj port to Rab port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Rab to Novalja
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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