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

The cheapest way to get from Zadar to Otranto is to bus and fly and shuttle which costs €80 - €200 and takes 12h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zadar to Otranto is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 12h 57m and costs €80 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Zadar and Otranto?

No, there is no direct bus from Zadar to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Otranto, Via Orte via Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor, Durrës, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto and Brindisi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 49m.

How far is it from Zadar to Otranto?

The distance between Zadar and Otranto is 811 km. The road distance is 1387.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zadar to Otranto without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 16h 23m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 16h 23m to get from Zadar to Otranto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zadar to Otranto bus from?

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

Where does the Zadar to Otranto bus arrive?

Zadar to Otranto bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor station.

Can I drive from Zadar to Otranto?

Yes, the driving distance between Zadar to Otranto is 1387 km. It takes approximately 15h 26m to drive from Zadar to Otranto.

Where can I stay near Otranto?

There are 2290+ hotels available in Otranto.

Zadar to Otranto - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Zadar to Otranto by car ferry, train, bus, busferry, car, plane, shuttle, or ferry

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

Car ferry, train, bus
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1. Take the car ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Anconacarferry 51
2. Take the train from Ancona to Leccetrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Viale Gallipoli to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
16h 23m
€67–188
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Brindisi to Otranto, Via Ortebus
31h 49m
Drive 1,387.2 km
1. Drive from Zadar to Otrantocar 1,387.2 km
15h 26m
€213–307
Bus to Split Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane SPU - BDS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Brindisi - Via Appia to Otranto Portoshuttle
14h 22m
€103–300
Bus to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Triestebus
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane TRS - BDS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Brindisi - Via Appia to Otranto Portoshuttle
12h 57m
€82–195
Ferry, shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Pulaferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Pula railway Stattion to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane VCE - BDS
4. Take a shuttle bus from Brindisi - Via Appia to Otranto Portoshuttle
15h 25m
€116–608

Split Airport (SPU) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) flights

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 811.3 km
Duration: 16h 23m

What companies run services between Zadar, Croatia and Otranto, Apulia, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Zadar to Otranto. However, you can take the car ferry to Port of Ancona, walk to Piazza Kennedy - Porto, take the bus to Stazione Fs Centrale, walk to Ancona, take the train to Lecce, walk to Lecce - Viale Gallipoli, then take the bus to Otranto - Stazione FSE. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Otranto, Via Orte via Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor, Durrës, Durrës, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, and Brindisi in around 31h 49m.

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