The city of Zadar is located about 160 km North-West from Split. There are 2 ways to travel from Split to Zadar: by car or by bus.
City of Zadar, old town.
Traveling from Split to Zadar by car
The recommended road to travel from Split to Zadar is the highway A1 (about 135 km of highway out of approx. 160 km of the entire road); the journey from the center of Split to the center of Zadar is about 2 hours, depedning on traffic conditions. If you like scenic roads, have enough time, like landscapes, panoramic views and if you like traveling by the sea, take the Adriatic road from Split to Zadar (passing by/through Trogir - Šibenik - Vodice); the distance is almost the same but it will take some more time, approx. 3h 30 min up to 4h, depending on traffic conditions.
Private transfer from Split to Zadar
If you need a private transfer from Split to Zadar we can offer you a private car transfer for 120 EUR (up to 4 persons) and mini van transfer for 150 EUR (for 5 up to 8 persons). If you are planing a trip to Zadar, we can offer you a private tour transfer with professional driver; tour time approx. 8 hours; prices for car tour (1-4 persons) 200 EUR, for a mini VAN tour (5-8 persons): 270 EUR. You can book your transfer sending me your e-mail enquiry at: transfers@insplit.net.
Traveling from Split to Zadar by bus
From the main bus station in Split (Autobusni kolodvor Split) you need to take the bus to Zadar. The prices of the tickets are already from 12 EUR in one direction, journey approx. 2h up to 3h 40min, depending on the bus agency. The tickets can be purchased online at GetbyBus: Bus Split - Zadar or you can buy them at the main bus terminal in Split. The main bus station in Split is located within the harbour area of Split, in the city center, therefore this is the most convenient way to travel from the city center of Split to the city of Zadar. Main bus terminal in Split - Autobusni Kolodvor Split, address: Obala Kneza Domagoja 12.