How to travel from Šibenik to Zagreb, Croatia

The distance between Šibenik and Zagreb is around 281km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Šibenik to Zagreb by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Trogir then fly from Split (SPU) to Zagreb (ZAG).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    HRK 580($77)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    HRK 150($20)
Operated by

Samoborček

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Train

Take the train to Zagreb Glavni Kol..

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 235($31)
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Drive

Drive to Zagreb.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance342km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Šibenik and Zagreb

There are several options for getting from Šibenik to Zagreb by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 150 ($20) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 580 ($77).

The distance between Šibenik and Zagreb is around 281km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Šibenik and Zagreb by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Šibenik to Zagreb is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx HRK 580 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Šibenik and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 150 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Šibenik and Zagreb. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Šibenik to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perkovic. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP) run train services between Šibenik and Zagreb. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Šibenik and Zagreb. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Šibenik and Zagreb with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 5hrs.

Samoborček, Autotransport Šibenik, Autobusni Promet and Slavonija Bus run regular bus services between Šibenik and Zagreb. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5hrs 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 Zagreb. We recommend that you take the bus to Trogir then fly from Split (SPU) to Zagreb (ZAG). instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Zagreb is Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Zagreb. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) 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 Zagreb. The distance is around 342km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Šibenik to Zagreb is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around HRK 150 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Šibenik and Zagreb

Transport options from Šibenik to Zagreb
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 10m
HRK 580($77)
every 20 mins324km (201 miles)
Bus to Sukošan, Fly2h 30m
HRK 930($125)
twice daily281km (174 miles)
Bus
5hrs
HRK 150($20)
4 times a day372km (231 miles)
Train
5h 60m
HRK 235($31)
twice daily395km (245 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
HRK 315($42)
on demand342km (213 miles)

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Airports near Zagreb

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

ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Zagreb
RJK
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Zagreb
PUY
Pula Airport (PUY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Zagreb