How to travel from Zadar to Brac, Croatia
The distance between Zadar and Brac is around 175km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Zadar to Brac by bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Brac → Zadar if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Split then take a ferry to Supetar.
- Duration3hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costHRK 130($17)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Split then take a ferry to Supetar.
- Duration2h 35m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical costHRK 175($23)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zadar and Brac
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Zadar to Brac by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 105 ($14) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 175 ($23).
The distance between Zadar and Brac is around 175km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Zadar and Brac by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Zadar to Brac is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx HRK 175 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Zadar and Brac is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 105 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Zadar and Brac. We recommend that you drive to Split then take a ferry to Supetar. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Zadar and Brac. We recommend that you drive to Split then take a ferry to Supetar. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zadar to Brac. We recommend that you take the bus to Split then take a ferry to Supetar. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Brac is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Brac. Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) and Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) 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 Zadar to Brac. We recommend that you take the bus to Split then take a ferry to Supetar. instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zadar to Brac is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around HRK 130 ($17).
Compare travel optionsbetween Zadar and Brac
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 3hrs | HRK 130($17) | every 20 mins | 186km (115 miles) |
| Bus to Split, Ferry | 3hrs | HRK 105($14) | once daily | 183km (114 miles) |
| Bus to Split Central Bus Station, Ferry | 3h 50m | HRK 135($18) | once a week | 191km (119 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 35m | HRK 175($23) | every 3 hours | 175km (108 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Zadar and Brac
Bus companies
Croatia Bus
Prijevoz Knežević
Autotransport Šibenik
Autobusni Promet
Ferry operators
Jadrolinija
Airports near Brac
The following major airports near Brac offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Split Airport (SPU)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Brac
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 272km (169 miles) from Brac
Osijek Airport (OSI)
- Distance
- 293km (182 miles) from Brac