Split to
Zadar transfer

A quick run up the Dalmatian coast from Diocletian's palace to the city of the Sea Organ. Two ancient cities, one beautiful motorway, and just under two hours of Adriatic views.

160 km

Distance

1h 50m

Drive Time

€160

Sedan

0 borders

Crossings

The Journey

Split to Zadar, stop by stop

Drive from Split to Zadar in approximately 1h 50m. Private transfer from €160 per vehicle, all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, English-speaking driver, door-to-door.

Split

Your hotel or address Departure

Pickup from your hotel, apartment, or Split Airport (SPU). North on the A1 motorway along the coast.

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Quick stop free · extended visit from €15

Trogir Old Town

25 km from Split ~20 min

A UNESCO island town connected by a stone bridge—Romanesque cathedral, Venetian palaces, waterfront cafes. Just 5 minutes off the motorway and worth a quick wander.

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Quick stop free

Primošten viewpoint

70 km from Split ~10 min

A photogenic fishing village on a tiny peninsula. The original island settlement is connected to the mainland by a causeway. Quick roadside photo stop with views across the archipelago.

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A1 coastal motorway

120 km from Split ~1h 30m

The motorway runs through tunnels and past the Kornati islands viewpoint. Near Zadar the landscape opens up into a wide coastal plain.

Zadar

Your hotel or address 1h 50m total

Arrive at your hotel or apartment—Old Town peninsula, Borik, Diklo, or the ferry port for onward island connections.

Route Pricing

Split → Zadar prices

Per vehicle, not per person. All prices include tolls, fuel, luggage handling, water, Wi-Fi, and child seats on request.

Sedan

€160

1–3 passengers

Sedan or similar
Air conditioning & Wi-Fi
2 large + 2 small bags
Free scenic stops
All tolls included
Free cancellation 24h

Minivan

€190

4–8 passengers

Minivan or similar
Air conditioning & Wi-Fi
6 large + 4 small bags
Free scenic stops
All tolls included
Free cancellation 24h

All Inclusive

What's included in every transfer

Door-to-door

Picked up and dropped off at your exact address

All tolls included

Motorway tolls covered, no extras

Photo stops

Quick scenic stops along the route, free of charge

English driver

Professional, local, English-speaking driver

Flying into Split Airport?

We meet you at SPU arrivals and drive directly to Zadar. Flight tracking and 60 minutes free waiting.

SPU Airport → Zadar →

About the Split to Zadar transfer

The Split to Zadar route stays within Croatia, so there are no border stops to worry about. Your driver takes the most efficient route while offering optional scenic stops along the way. This is one of the routes where having a local driver adds real value — they know the shortcuts, the best rest stops, and the viewpoints that aren't in any guidebook.

Route FAQ

Split to Zadar questions

Everything specific to this route.

How long is the Split to Zadar transfer?

About 1 hour 50 minutes (160 km) on the A1 motorway. No border crossings. With a Trogir stop, plan for about 2.5 hours.

Are there border crossings?

No—the entire route is within Croatia on the A1 motorway.

What's Zadar like?

A 3,000-year-old city on a peninsula with Roman ruins, Venetian churches, and two modern installations—the Sea Organ and Sun Salutation. Hitchcock called it the best sunset in the world.

Can we stop in Trogir?

Yes—it's just 5 minutes off the motorway. A compact UNESCO island town that you can walk in 15–20 minutes.

Can you pick me up from Split Airport?

Yes. SPU is right on the route. We meet you at arrivals and head north.

Is this better than the bus?

Much more comfortable and often faster. Door-to-door, no luggage hassle, optional stops, and when split between 2–3 passengers the price per person is very competitive.

Route Reviews

Split → Zadar reviews

Google

★★★★★

"Quick easy drive. Stopped in Trogir for a coffee and a walk—what a gorgeous little town. At our Zadar apartment in under 2.5 hours. Great driver, clean car."

Marco D.

Split → Zadar

TripAdvisor

★★★★★

"Airport pickup was perfect. Driver waiting, bags handled, in Zadar before lunch. The Sea Organ was playing when we arrived. Couldn't have asked for a better start."

Emily & Sarah

SPU Airport → Zadar

Google

★★★★★

"Simple, professional, on time. For a family of four with luggage, this was far better than trying to manage buses. Zadar is wonderful—glad we came here."

The Eriksen Family

Split → Zadar

Group Transfers

Traveling with a group?

We operate minibuses and full-size coaches for groups of 8 to 50 passengers. Custom quotes within 2 hours.

Minibus

Sprinter-type · Families, small groups

19 seats

Midibus

30-seat coach · Tour groups, weddings

30 seats

Full-size coach

50-seat touring coach with WC

50 seats

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Split to
Zadar transfer