How to travel from Zadar to Hvar, Croatia
The distance between Zadar and Hvar is around 199km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 3hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Zadar to Hvar 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 Hvar → Zadar if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Split, Ferry
Take the bus to Split then take a ferry to Hvar.
- Duration3hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 160($21)
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 Stari Grad.
- Duration4hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costHRK 205($27)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zadar and Hvar
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Zadar to Hvar by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 160 ($21) and will take around 3hrs.
The distance between Zadar and Hvar is around 199km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Zadar and Hvar by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Zadar to Hvar is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx HRK 160 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Zadar and Hvar is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 160 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Zadar and Hvar. We recommend that you take the bus to Split then take a ferry to Hvar. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Zadar and Hvar. We recommend that you take the bus to Split then take a ferry to Hvar. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zadar to Hvar. We recommend that you take the bus to Split then take a ferry to Hvar. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Hvar is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Hvar. 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Zadar to Hvar. We recommend that you take the bus to Split then take a ferry to Hvar. instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zadar to Hvar is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around HRK 165 ($22).
Compare travel optionsbetween Zadar and Hvar
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Split, Ferry + 2 similar | 3hrs | HRK 160($21) | once daily | 205km (128 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 3hrs | HRK 165($22) | once daily | 213km (132 miles) |
| Bus to Split, Ferry | 4hrs | HRK 160($21) | once daily | 199km (124 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4hrs | HRK 205($27) | every 20 mins | 216km (134 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Zadar and Hvar
Bus companies
Croatia Bus Domestic
Prijevoz Knežević
Autotransport Šibenik
Autobusni Promet
Ferry operators
Kapetan Luka
Jadrolinija
Airports near Hvar
The following major airports near Hvar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Split Airport (SPU)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Hvar
Zadar Airport (ZAD)
- Distance
- 141km (88 miles) from Hvar
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 287km (179 miles) from Hvar