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The city center is quite small and compact. Therefore, the best way to get around Zadar is by foot. Buses are generally the best solution for getting around the less central areas.
TAXI
Dalma Travel is a company based in Zadar that offers private transfers to Zadar, the airport and surrounding areas. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition to standard taxis, the company has minivans that can organize transfers for groups.
GETTING AROUND ZADAR BY BUS
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The public service is offered by the Croatian company Liburnija Zadar, which manages the public transport system, through 11 lines and a total of 16 buses that cover the whole of Zadar in an almost capillary manner. Buses generally run every day from 5:00 in the morning until midnight, with extended hours in the summer until 1:00 in the morning. The frequency of the buses is approximately 20 minutes, except for the line that passes through the center (Peninsula), which is reduced to 15 minutes.
A special line operates every day and connects the Zadar International Airport with the center (Poluotok), passing through the port of Zadar. The line operates every day, including Sundays and holidays, from approximately 04:00 to 20:30.
Liburnija Zadar also operates 30 suburban lines that connect Zadar and adjacent areas, including the islands: Kruščica, Obrovac, Karin, Polača, Radašinovac, Pakoštane, Vir, Vrsi, Miletići, Ugljan, Pašman, Dugi otok, Iž….
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TICKETS ZADAR 2025
To get around Zadar by bus, all you need to do is buy a single-ride ticket, valid for one trip on all 11 city lines. The single-ride ticket costs €1.59 and can be used within 50 minutes of first use, even on different lines, as long as they travel in the same direction. Alternatively, tickets for two trips are available for €2.65.
With the convenient SmartCity Zadar App, available for iOS and Android, you can buy tickets directly from your smartphone. All you need to do is register your mobile number and email to create your virtual travel card, which is completely free. With the app, you can buy tickets at a discounted price (€1.39).
Only the special Airport line requires the payment of a €5 ticket that can be purchased directly on the bus.
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