How to travel from Šibenik to Zadar, Croatia

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.

2 routes found

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 ZadarŠibenik if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Zadar bus station.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    HRK 68($9)
Operated byFlixBus+ 6 others
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Zadar.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance90km (56 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Šibenik and Zadar

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Šibenik and Zadar. We recommend that you drive to Zadar. instead which will take 1hr.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Šibenik and Zadar

Transport options from Šibenik to Zadar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 10m
HRK 68($9)
every 4 hours88km (54 miles)
Drive
1hr
HRK 83($11)
on demand90km (56 miles)

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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