Rome2Rio

How to get fromZadar to Budvaby bus, ferry, car ferry, car, plane, train, or shuttle

Find Transport to Budva

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Zadar to Budva by bus, ferry, car ferry, car, plane, train, 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.

  1. Bus via Split

    best
    1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus N896 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    8h 33m
    €38–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus bus Arriva
    2. Take the bus from Dubrovnik Central Bus Station to Budva Central Bus Stationbus bus
    12h
    €13–57

  3. Bus, ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus 898 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Dubrovnikferry ferry 654 / ...
    3. Take the carferry from Dubrovnik to Budvacarferry car ferry
    9h 35m

  4. Drive  444.3 km

    1. Drive from Zadar to Budvacar car 444.3 km
    6h 8m
    €65–94

  5. Fly to Tivat Airport

    1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Tivat Airport (TIV)plane plane ZAD - TIV
    17h 21m
    €232–345

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Šibenikbus bus 898 / ...
    2. Take the train from Perkovic to Splittrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    10h 43m
    €31–75

  7. Fly to Podgorica Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)plane plane ZAD - TGD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Podgorica Airport to Bečićishuttle bus
    7h 16m
    €172–395

  8. Fly to Dubrovnik Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane plane ZAD - DBV
    2. Take the carferry from Dubrovnik to Budvacarferry car ferry
    8h 52m

Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Tivat Airport (TIV) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration18h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€97Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Zadar to Budva.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 479 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Zadar, Croatia and Budva, Montenegro?

You can take a bus from Zadar bus station to Budva, Autobuska Stanica via Split, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, easyJet and Air Serbia fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Tivat Airport (TIV) once daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Montenegro

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There