How to travel from Varazdin to Šibenik, Croatia

The distance between Varazdin and Šibenik is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb and then to Šibenik.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    HRK 295($39)
Operated by

Autobusni Promet

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Train

Take the train to Perkovic.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 280($37)
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Drive

Drive to Šibenik.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance423km (263 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Varazdin and Šibenik

There are several options for getting from Varazdin to Šibenik by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HRK 280 ($37) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 390 ($52).

The distance between Varazdin and Šibenik is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 289km (180 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Varazdin and Šibenik by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Varazdin to Šibenik is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx HRK 390 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Varazdin and Šibenik, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HRK 280 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Varazdin and Šibenik. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Varazdin to Šibenik. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perkovic. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP) run train services between Varazdin and Šibenik. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9hrs, 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 Varazdin and Šibenik. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Varazdin and Šibenik with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8h 30m.

Autobusni Promet, Vincek Autobusi ltd., FlixBus, Croatia Bus, Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., Samoborček, Autotransport Šibenik and Slavonija Bus run regular bus services between Varazdin and Šibenik. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Varazdin to Šibenik. We recommend that you take the bus to Zagreb and then to Šibenik. instead which will take 6h 45m.

The closest major airport to Šibenik is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Šibenik. Zadar Airport (ZAD) (ZAD) 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 Varazdin and Šibenik. The distance is around 423km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Varazdin to Šibenik is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around HRK 295 ($39).

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Transport options from Varazdin to Šibenik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
HRK 295($39)
5 times a day451km (280 miles)
Bus to Šibenik8h 30m
HRK 340($45)
twice daily445km (277 miles)
Train
9hrs
HRK 280($37)
once daily497km (309 miles)
Drive
4hrs
HRK 390($52)
on demand423km (263 miles)

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Airports near Šibenik

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

SPU
Split Airport (SPU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Šibenik
ZAD
Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Šibenik
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
223km (138 miles) from Šibenik