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

The cheapest way to get from Zadar to Jelsa is to bus and Catamaran which costs €14 - €21 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Zadar to Jelsa is to drive and line 632 car ferry which takes 4h 36m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Zadar and Jelsa?

No, there is no direct bus from Zadar to Jelsa. However, there are services departing from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Jelsa via Split Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Zadar to Jelsa?

The distance between Zadar and Jelsa is 190 km.

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

The best way to get from Zadar to Jelsa without a car is to bus and Catamaran which takes 5h and costs €14 - €21.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Zadar to Jelsa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zadar to Jelsa bus from?

Zadar to Jelsa bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where does the Zadar to Jelsa bus arrive?

Zadar to Jelsa bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Split Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Jelsa?

There are 3217+ hotels available in Jelsa.

Zadar to Jelsa - 4 ways to travel via bus, Catamaran, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Zadar to Jelsa by bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, Catamaran
best
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Split Bus Stationbus Arriva
2. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Jelsaferry 9603
5h
€14–20
Drive, line 632 car ferry
1. Drive from Zadar to Drvenikcar
2. Take the car ferry from Drvenik to Sućurajcarferry 632
3. Drive from Sućuraj to Jelsacar
4h 36m
€41–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Split Bus Stationbus Arriva
2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Jelsabus
5h 22m
€21–30
Bus via Zadar
1. Take the bus from Zadar to Split Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Jelsabus
6h 22m

Zadar to Jelsa by bus and ferry

7Weekly Services

5hAverage Duration

€14Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 189.7 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Zadar, Croatia and Jelsa, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Jelsa via Split Bus Station in around 5h 22m.

Bus operators

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