More cities in one trip from Zadar
Zadar (Croatia) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 54 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 2 of them are in another country (Italy, Slovenia). The most searched are Zagreb, Venice and Ljubljana; the quickest to reach is Split, about 2 h 15 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 54 airports with direct flights
- 3 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Zadar
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb · Croatia | 197 km | 3 h 30 min | Bus |
| Venice · Italy | 273 km | about 5 h | Bus or train |
| Ljubljana · Slovenia | 223 km | 6 h 10 min | Bus |
| Split · Croatia | 118 km | 2 h 15 min | Bus |
| Trieste · Italy | 206 km | about 3 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Rijeka · Croatia | 148 km | 4 h | Bus |
| Maribor · Slovenia | 273 km | about 5 h | Bus or train |
| Udine · Italy | 266 km | about 4 h 45 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Zadar
Land in Zadar, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Zadar → Zagreb → Ljubljana → Zadar
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Zadar, 2 nights in Zagreb, 1 night in Ljubljana
- About 11 h 50 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Zadar → Zagreb | 3 h 30 min |
| Zagreb → Ljubljana | 2 h 10 min |
| Ljubljana → Zadar | 6 h 10 min |
Zadar → Zagreb → Split → Zadar
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Zadar, 2 nights in Zagreb, 1 night in Split
- About 10 h 45 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Zadar → Zagreb | 3 h 30 min |
| Zagreb → Split | 5 h |
| Split → Zadar | 2 h 15 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in ZadarFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in ZadarEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Zadar
Airports with direct flights to Zadar, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Sweden 3
GothenburgStockholmVäxjö
Denmark 2
AarhusCopenhagen
Slovakia 2
BratislavaKosice
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Czech Republic 1
Finland 1
Helsinki
Hungary 1
Lithuania 1
Romania 1
Spain 1
Switzerland 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Zadar?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Zagreb, Venice, Ljubljana, Split, Trieste, Rijeka, Maribor and Udine. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Zadar to Zagreb?
About 3 h 30 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 197 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Zadar?
For Zadar, Zagreb and Ljubljana, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Zadar, 2 nights in Zagreb, 1 night in Ljubljana), with about 11 h 50 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Zadar?
From 54 airports in 19 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Zadar is cheap.