Travel Information from Split to Zadar
| 73 miles | |
| Coach | |
| £5 - £5 | |
| Coach • £5 • 2 h 35 min | |
| Coach • £5 • 2 h 35 min | |
| Autotrans by Arriva |
Take a coach to travel 73 miles to Zadar from Split. Autotrans by Arriva is the main travel provider operating this route. Travellers can even take a direct coach from Split to Zadar.
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How to Travel from Split to Zadar?
Touring the Croatian coast couldn't be simpler, with plenty of ways to reach Zadar from Split every day of the year. Travellers on this very popular route have a range of bus carriers to choose from, including Crnja Tours, Croatia Bus, GoOpti, PanTurist, AutoTrans, App Pozega, and Eurolines. There will be 30 to 35 direct options on any given day, and journeys aren't too long, with an average duration of about 2.5 hours.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Split to Zadar?
There's only one transport option to consider when travelling from Split to Zadar. Fortunately, taking the bus is a very cost-effective way to travel, with affordable budget fares available every day. Buses take about two and a half hours to reach Zadar, and 30 to 35 services leave Split's central bus station every single day. Various companies operate on the route, including Crnja Tours, GoOpti, AutoTrans, Croatia Bus, App Pozega, PanTurist, and Eurolines. All travel direct, with no need for changes. All leave from Split's Busbahnhof, and all arrive at Zadar's Busbahnhof, also referred to as Dworzec Autobusowy).
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Split to Zadar?
There's no competition on the Split to Zadar, so bus travel is definitely the quickest way to travel. Most services take around 2 hours 30 minutes to reach Zadar, but some express services are available as well. These faster buses are usually operated by Crnja Tours and can reach their destination in as little as 2 hours, so are worth looking out for if time is a major consideration. Travellers should also be aware that some Arriva Panturist services are 15-30 minutes slower than average.
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Travel from Split to Zadar by Bus
Taking the bus is an excellent way to travel from Split to Zadar. Travellers can expect a huge choice of departures, with 30 to 35 direct buses on any day of the year. Departures run through the night, with various options before dawn. After that, there's at least one bus per hour during the day, and often far more. Journey durations range from two-hour express services to slower buses that take over three hours. However, the vast majority of buses take two and half hours to reach Zadar. All run from Split's Busbahnhof, which is right next to the ferry port near the city centre, making it handy for island hoppers and those staying in town. Services arrive at Zadar's Busbahnhof, which is about 800 metres south of the old town. Local buses offer quick connections to the centre, and taxis wait outside for bus arrivals.
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FAQs: Split to Zadar
Travel to Zadar easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Split to Zadar.

You can go from Split to Zadar by coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Split to Zadar is a coach with an average price of £5.
The fastest way to travel to Zadar from Split is by coach, which requires on average 2 h 35 min of travel time.
The distance from Split to Zadar is approximately 73 miles.
The average frequency per day from Split to Zadar is:
- 10 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Split to Zadar as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Split to Zadar:
- Most travellers who buy a coach ticket from Split to Zadar depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor.
Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between Split and Zadar:
- You can take a coach from Split to Zadar with Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago, FlixBus, Nomago Intercity operated by Brioni Pula, Brioni Pula, Autotransport Šibenik, Antonio Tours or Prijevoz Knežević. Cheap tickets can be found for £5 with FlixBus from Split to Zadar.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Split to Zadar:
- Direct coach available with Autotrans by Arriva, FlixBus, Nomago Intercity operated by Brioni Pula, Brioni Pula, Autotransport Šibenik, Antonio Tours or Prijevoz Knežević 10 direct coaches per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zadar as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Split and Zadar.
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