How to travel from Zadar to Motovun, Croatia

The distance between Zadar and Motovun is around 211km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Zadar to Motovun by bus, ferry, train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Zadar (ZAD) to Pula (PUY) then take a taxi to Motovun.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,000($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Rijeka bus station.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 595($79)

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Rijeka.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 720($95)
Operated by

G&V Line Iadera

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Pula then take the train to Heki.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 480($64)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Zigljen then take a ferry to Prizna then drive to Motovun.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    HRK 270($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zadar and Motovun

There are several options for getting from Zadar to Motovun by bus, ferry, train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 270 ($36) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,000 ($135).

The distance between Zadar and Motovun is around 211km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Zadar and Motovun by bus.

The quickest way to get from Zadar to Motovun is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx HRK 1,000 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Zadar and Motovun is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 270 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Zadar and Motovun. We recommend that you fly from Zadar (ZAD) to Pula (PUY) then take a taxi to Motovun. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zadar and Motovun. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zadar to Motovun. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rijeka bus station and Pazin Central Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

FlixBus and Nomago run regular bus services between Zadar and Motovun. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Zadar and Motovun. The ferry typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

G&V Line Iadera run the ferry services between Zadar and Motovun. Ferries run 4 times a week and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zadar to Motovun. We recommend that you fly from Zadar (ZAD) to Pula (PUY) then take a taxi to Motovun. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Motovun is Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Motovun. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) 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 Motovun. We recommend that you take the bus to Rijeka bus station. instead which will take 4h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zadar to Motovun is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around HRK 595 ($79).

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Transport options from Zadar to Motovun
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
2h 10m
HRK 1,000($135)
on demand282km (175 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 60m
HRK 595($79)
twice daily330km (205 miles)
Bus to Rijeka Central Bus Station5h 40m
HRK 510($68)
once daily290km (180 miles)
Ferry
5h 45m
HRK 720($95)
4 times a week250km (155 miles)
Ferry and Train
7h 55m
HRK 480($64)
twice a week211km (131 miles)
Car and Ferry
4h 35m
HRK 270($36)
every 2 hours271km (168 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Motovun

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

PUY
Pula Airport (PUY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Motovun
RJK
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Motovun
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
179km (112 miles) from Motovun