All transport fares and daily budgets benchmarked for 2026.
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Prices verified: Aug 2026 Source: Arriva Croatia

Split to Zadar: Travel Options & Verdict

Distance: 155 km • Center-to-center journey comparison.

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Optimal balance of time, price & comfort
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Center-to-center elapsed time
Intercity buses via the highway reach Zadar in 2 hours 15 minutes. Scenic coastal stopping buses take 3 hours through Trogir and Šibenik. Avoid the train, which takes over 6 hours with rural transfers.
Route overview
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    Split Start
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    Zadar 155 km route

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Transport options from Split to Zadar
Transport Mode Operator Duration Typical Price Stations / Airports Key Booking Tip
bus Direct Arriva Croatia 2h 15m €11.00 - €15.00
Dep: Split Main Bus Station
Arr: Zadar Central Bus Station
Choose autoput (highway) services for fastest transit. Fare source
Prices reflect advance bookings and typical peak variances.
Prices verified: Aug 2026 Source: Arriva Croatia
Traveling in the opposite direction? Zadar → Split options are mirror schedules.