How to travel from Rovinj to Zadar, Croatia

The distance between Rovinj and Zadar is around 211km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rovinj to Zadar by bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ZadarRovinj if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Pula (PUY) to Zadar (ZAD).

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    HRK 595($79)
Operated by

Croatia Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb Central Bus Station and then to Zadar bus station.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 285($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Prizna then take a ferry to Zigljen then drive to Zadar.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    HRK 295($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rovinj and Zadar

There are several options for getting from Rovinj to Zadar by bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 285 ($38) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 595 ($79).

The distance between Rovinj and Zadar is around 211km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 166km (103 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Rovinj and Zadar by bus.

The quickest way to get from Rovinj to Zadar is to fly which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx HRK 595 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Rovinj and Zadar is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 285 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rovinj and Zadar. We recommend that you fly from Pula (PUY) to Zadar (ZAD). instead which will take 1h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rovinj and Zadar. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rovinj to Zadar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zagreb Central Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Nomago, FlixBus, Francuzevic, Puntamica Line d.d.o., Velebit Tours, Croatia Bus, Autobusni Promet, Samoborček, Autotransport Šibenik, Slavonija Bus and Brioni Pula run regular bus services between Rovinj and Zadar. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rovinj and Zadar. Flights depart from Pula (PUY) and arrive at Zadar (ZAD). The flight takes around 35min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Rovinj and Zadar with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 35min.

Croatia Airlines and TUI fly Belgium fly between Rovinj and Zadar. Flights depart from Pula (PUY) and and arrive into Zadar (ZAD). These flights usually take around 35min.

The flight from Rovinj to Zadar typically takes around 35min. Flights depart from Pula (PUY) and and arrive into Zadar (ZAD).

The closest major airport to Zadar is Zadar Airport (ZAD) (ZAD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Zadar. Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Rovinj to Zadar. We recommend that you take the bus to Zagreb Central Bus Station and then to Zadar bus station. instead which will take 7h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rovinj to Zadar is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around HRK 285 ($38).

How do I get from Rovinj to Zadar

Compare travel optionsbetween Rovinj and Zadar

Transport options from Rovinj to Zadar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 30m
HRK 595($79)
on demand211km (131 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 10m
HRK 285($38)
once daily549km (341 miles)
Bus to Zadar7h 20m
HRK 370($49)
6 times a week371km (230 miles)
Car and Ferry
4h 45m
HRK 295($39)
every 20 mins293km (182 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Zadar

The following major airports near Zadar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.

ZAD
Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Zadar
SPU
Split Airport (SPU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Zadar
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
191km (119 miles) from Zadar