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Getting Around

Zadar is connected by land, sea and air to Europe and the world, which makes it one of the most reachable destinations on the eastern coast of the Adriatic. Zadar is located in the centre of the Adriatic itself, at a distance of only 280 kilometres from the Croatian capital Zagreb, or 160 kilometres from Split to the south. One can easily reach Zadar from Budapest, Milan, Prague, Vienna and other Central European metropolises by road, as well as by car ferry from Ancona.

ELEN charging stations

ELEN charging stations

ELEN charging stations can be accessed via any RFID card operating at the frequency of 13,56 MHz – for example, most of the charging cards from charging station operators in your country should work. Many other contactless cards should work as well (for example, bank cards for wireless payment). 

Zadar Cruise Port Gaženica

Zadar Cruise Port Gaženica

The ideal position in the center of the Adriatic, near Zadar's old city center, the airport and the railway and with connection to the highway with a motor way without traffic lights and crossings, opens to this harbor great potential for development, especially as „home port“ for cruisers.

Rent a Bike

Rent a Bike

Any type of classical, sport or mountain bike, or the more and more popular e-bike are available for rent and drive on all the cycling paths and cycling challenges in Zadar region. 

Parking

Parking

Toll parking spaces in the area of Zadar Old Town and Branimirova obala are divided into two zones – the blue one and the white one, ie the first and the second parking zone, which differ in the regime of retention and price. In Zadar there is also a winter and summer parking fee regime.

Ferry Services

Ferry Services

During the whole year Zadar is connected to all of its islands, while there are fast boats, catamarans and ferries from Zadar to the other destinations on the Adriatic coast. In Zadar in the port Gaženica cruise ships from all over the world and from all travelling directions are arriving. Zadar is one of the most popular maritime destinations and the central destination on the  long Adriatic coast.

Boat Rental

Boat Rental

You can rent a boat with or without skipper in Zadar for exploring the Zadar archipelago or any other maritime destination. The offer includes yacht, jet ski, catamaran and other sea vessels rental. 

Zadar Airport

Zadar Airport

Nearby one million passengers per year are recorded in the traffic of Zadar airport, and there are one hundred employees to take care of their arrivals and departures. 

Rent a Car

Rent a Car

Several companies in Zadar rent cars, so more than thousand vehicles of all brands, sizes and luxury standards are available for  all the travellers and visitors to the city.

Taxi

Taxi

Zadar has several taxi services that run throughout the city, to the neighboring places or to any other destination in Croatia. They can all be found next to the bus station on Liburnska obala, at Zadar bus station and by the bridge that connects Zadar peninsula with Branimirova obala.  

Car Pound
Public Transport

Public Transport

Zadar is connected to the other parts and regions of Croatia by the latest motorway and with the capital city Zagreb to which you arrive in about three hours by road.

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