The distance between Šibenik and Zadar is around 88km (54 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Šibenik to Zadar by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Zadar → Šibenik if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Zadar bus station.
There are several options for getting from Šibenik to Zadar by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 68 ($9) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 83 ($11).
The distance between Šibenik and Zadar is around 88km (54 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 68km (42 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Šibenik and Zadar by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Šibenik to Zadar is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx HRK 83 ($11).
The cheapest way to travel between Šibenik and Zadar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 68 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Šibenik and Zadar. We recommend that you drive to Zadar. instead which will take 1hr.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Šibenik and Zadar. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Šibenik and Zadar with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 10m.
FlixBus, Autotransport Šibenik, Autobusni Promet, Brioni Pula, Samoborček and RegioJet run regular bus services between Šibenik and Zadar. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Šibenik to Zadar. We recommend that you take the bus to Zadar bus station. instead which will take 1h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Šibenik and Zadar. The distance is around 90km (56 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Šibenik to Zadar is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around HRK 68 ($9).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 1h 10m | HRK 68($9) | every 4 hours | 88km (54 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | HRK 83($11) | on demand | 90km (56 miles) |
Autotransport Šibenik
Autobusni Promet
Brioni Pula
Samoborček
The following major airports near Zadar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.