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Port guide: compare transport from Zadar

Zadar, Croatia 32 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Zadar

Port call at Zadar (Croatia). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Gaženica passenger terminal, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 20,00 €.

Port located at the entrance to the old town of Zadar. Terminal 4km from the historic centre.

Zadar Cruise Port
Cheapest option Free Walk to Gaženica passenger terminal
Fastest option 5 min Walk to Gaženica passenger terminal
Simplest option Walk to Gaženica passenger terminal Very simple
Ship shuttle 20,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • Historic centre within walking distance
  • Marine organ 5km away
  • Buses to the surrounding area

Warnings

  • Summer crowds
  • Busy old town in summer

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle 20,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Gaženica passenger terminal

Free - 5 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Enables direct access to terminal services

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

32 option(s) shown for Zadar

Walk to Gaženica passenger terminal

Zadar Cruise Port / passenger terminal

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Enables direct access to terminal services

Attention point

Does not allow you to visit the centre of Zadar

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for finding cafés, Wi-Fi, toilets, buses, taxis or excursion meeting points

Source : Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/ | Zadar Port Authority: https://www.port-authority-zadar.hr/

City bus to bus station

Zadar Bus Station

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Liburnija timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

An economical and logical option for getting to bus connections

Attention point

May need to wait depending on schedule

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; use the Gaženica city line to the bus station

Source : Liburnija Zadar: https://liburnija-zadar.hr/en/city-transport/ | Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/

Taxi to Zadar bus station

Zadar Bus Station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to regional and intercity buses

Attention point

More expensive than a city bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if intercity bus booked or luggage

Source : Arriva Croatia: https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home | Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/

Shuttle cruise to the old town

Land Gate / old town of Zadar

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simplest solution if proposed by the company

Attention point

No guarantee; price and frequency vary according to port of call

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board to see if there is a shuttle cruise to the old town

Source : Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/ | Zadar Tourist Board: https://zadar.travel/

Shuttle cruise to Orgue marin

Sea Organ / Morske orgulje

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very convenient for direct access to the historic seafront

Attention point

No guarantee; drop-off point varies according to company

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board whether the drop-off is near the old town or the seafront

Source : Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/ | Sea Organ - Zadar Tourist Board: https://zadar.travel/attractions/attractions/sea-organ

Taxi to Kolovare beach

Kolovare Beach

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to a nearby beach with no connection

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice with children or beach gear

Source : Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/ | Zadar Tourist Board: https://zadar.travel/

Taxi to Old Town / Land Gate

Land Gate / old town of Zadar

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Quick and easy access to the historic centre

Attention point

More expensive than the bus or shuttle cruise

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for an estimate or meter before departure

Source : Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/ | Zadar Tourist Board: https://zadar.travel/

Taxi to Marine Organ

Sea Organ / Morske orgulje

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct route to Zadar's most emblematic attraction

Attention point

More expensive than bus or shuttle

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; practical if time is short or mobility is restricted

Source : Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/ | Sea Organ - Zadar Tourist Board: https://zadar.travel/attractions/attractions/sea-organ

Taxi to the Roman Forum and Saint-Donat

Roman Forum / Church of Saint-Donat

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the monumental historic centre

Attention point

Final access sometimes pedestrian depending on drop-off

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask the driver for a drop-off near the old town

Source : Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/ | Zadar Tourist Board: https://zadar.travel/

Taxi to Zadar airport

Zadar Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the bus or airport shuttle

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a margin if flying after disembarkation

Source : Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/ | Zadar Airport: https://zadar-airport.hr/en/how-to-get-here/

City bus to railway station

Zadar Railway Station

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Liburnija timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to get to the train station without walking

Attention point

Limited rail services from Zadar

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; particularly useful for rail connections or local transfers

Source : Liburnija Zadar: https://liburnija-zadar.hr/en/city-transport/ | Croatian Railways Passenger Transport: https://www.hzpp.hr/en

City bus to Kolovare beach

Kolovare Beach

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Liburnija timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

An economical option for getting to an urban beach from the port

Attention point

Exact stop to be checked according to active line

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good beach option if you want to avoid taxis

Source : Liburnija Zadar: https://liburnija-zadar.hr/en/city-transport/ | Zadar Tourist Board: https://zadar.travel/

City bus to Old Town / Land Gate

Land Gate / old town of Zadar

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency with possible connections
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

An economical option for getting to the historic centre

Attention point

Less direct than a shuttle cruise or taxi

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, bus to bus station then connection to historic centre

Source : Liburnija Zadar: https://liburnija-zadar.hr/en/city-transport/ | Zadar Tourist Board: https://zadar.travel/

City bus to Orgue marin

Sea Organ / Morske orgulje

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency with possible connections
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A low-cost way of getting to Zadar's iconic attraction

Attention point

Often requires correspondence or final walk

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Route A-B direct on the map; check the Liburnija route on the day of the stopover

Source : Liburnija Zadar: https://liburnija-zadar.hr/en/city-transport/ | Sea Organ - Zadar Tourist Board: https://zadar.travel/attractions/attractions/sea-organ

Urban bus to the Roman Forum and Saint-Donat

Roman Forum / Church of Saint-Donat

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency with possible connections
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A low-cost option for getting to Zadar's main sights

Attention point

Less comfortable than a taxi if time is limited

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; include a final walk through the pedestrianised old town

Source : Liburnija Zadar: https://liburnija-zadar.hr/en/city-transport/ | Zadar Tourist Board: https://zadar.travel/

VTC to Old Town / Land Gate

Land Gate / old town of Zadar

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability depending on cruise numbers

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point at the terminal

Source : Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/ | Zadar Tourist Board: https://zadar.travel/

VTC to Marine Organ

Sea Organ / Morske orgulje

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct with price displayed in advance

Attention point

Dynamic prices available on request

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; handy for getting to the historic seafront quickly

Source : Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/ | Sea Organ - Zadar Tourist Board: https://zadar.travel/attractions/attractions/sea-organ

VTC to Zadar airport

Zadar Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price known in advance

Attention point

Prices vary according to season and availability

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct from A to B; allow margin for flights after disembarkation

Source : Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/ | Zadar Airport: https://zadar-airport.hr/en/how-to-get-here/

Taxi to Nin

Nin

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to Nin, its saltworks and historic centre

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price, wait and return to ship before departure

Source : Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/ | Zadar Region Tourist Board: https://www.zadar.hr/

VTC to Nin

Nin

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 50,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency By private reservation or application, subject to availability
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable for a short historical excursion

Attention point

Return to be organised if limited stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book return or waiting time before departure

Source : Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/ | Zadar Region Tourist Board: https://www.zadar.hr/

Ferry to Preko / island of Ugljan

Preko Ferry Port / Ugljan

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to timetable Jadrolinija
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Easy excursion to the island of Ugljan directly from Gaženica

Attention point

Depends on ferry timetable and return to ship

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the Jadrolinija timetable for the Zadar Gaženica - Preko line before departure.

Source : Jadrolinija: https://www.jadrolinija.hr/en | Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/

Intercity bus to Nin

Nin

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to suburban timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Excursion to a nearby historic town

Attention point

Return schedules to be checked before departure

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting for the old town of Nin, saltworks and nearby beaches

Source : Liburnija Zadar: https://liburnija-zadar.hr/en/city-transport/ | Zadar Region Tourist Board: https://www.zadar.hr/

Bus to Zadar airport

Zadar Airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Frequency linked to flights or airport shuttle
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economical option for getting to the airport

Attention point

Frequency to be checked according to flights and season

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to the bus station then airport shuttle if available

Source : Zadar Airport: https://zadar-airport.hr/en/how-to-get-here/ | Liburnija Zadar: https://liburnija-zadar.hr/en/city-transport/

Intercity bus to Biograd na Moru

Biograd na Moru

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to intercity timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

A simple coastal excursion south of Zadar

Attention point

Longer journey than a visit to the historic centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return timetable if short stopover

Source : Arriva Croatia: https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home | Zadar Region Tourist Board: https://www.zadar.hr/

Taxi to Krka National Park

Krka National Park / Skradin

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 120,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct from Zadar to a major nature excursion

Attention point

Long journey and high cost for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with wait and check available time

Source : Krka National Park: https://www.np-krka.hr/en_US/ | Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/

VTC to Krka National Park

Krka National Park / Skradin

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 140,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Comfortable transfer to a major national park

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with wait if stopover time limited

Source : Krka National Park: https://www.np-krka.hr/en_US/ | Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/

Walk to Zadar bus station

Zadar Bus Station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Allows you to catch buses without paying

Attention point

Long, unpleasant walk from Gaženica

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; possible but bus or taxi recommended for most cruise passengers

Source : Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/ | Arriva Croatia: https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home

Walk to Kolovare beach

Kolovare Beach

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Free option to a well-known urban beach

Attention point

Long distance from the cruise terminal

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; preferable only if you like walking, otherwise bus or taxi recommended.

Source : Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/ | Zadar Tourist Board: https://zadar.travel/

Intercity bus to Šibenik

Šibenik

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 95 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to intercity timetable
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Allows you to reach another historic town in Dalmatia

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be reserved for long stopovers with secure return schedules

Source : Arriva Croatia: https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home | Šibenik Tourism: https://www.sibenik-tourism.hr/en

Train to Knin

Knin Railway Station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 150 min
Frequency Some trains according to HŽPP timetable
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Rail option available for regional transfers

Attention point

Unsuitable for a classic cruise stopover

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Zadar Railway Station then train to Knin

Source : Croatian Railways Passenger Transport: https://www.hzpp.hr/en | Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/

Train to Zagreb via Knin

Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 420 min
Frequency Some HŽPP trains with connections
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Long-distance transfer option to Zagreb

Attention point

Unsuitable for a short stopover

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be used only on pre/post-cruises with confirmed timetables

Source : Croatian Railways Passenger Transport: https://www.hzpp.hr/en | Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/

Taxi to Plitvice Lakes

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 220,00 €
Estimated duration 120 min
Frequency Private bookings only
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Direct access to one of Croatia's major natural sites

Attention point

Very long and rarely suited to a traditional stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; only to be considered with a very long stopover and a safe return.

Source : Plitvice Lakes National Park: https://np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/en/ | Zadar Cruise Port: https://zadarcruiseport.com/

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.