Arrival & Getting Around

Your arrival in Zadar is spectacular: the passenger boats dock right on the Old Town peninsula. All the amenities of the Old Town are just behind that defensive wall you see there. Jadrolinija’s international services connect Zadar with Ancona (Italy) almost every day. Local ferries (trajektne linije) run from gaženica Ferry Port (R-5) and passenger boats (brodske linije) run from Zadar Old Town (J-5) to the surrounding islands. The islands are simply gorgeous, so it’s well worth making the pleasant trip, and absolutely affordable. Not all services run daily, so do take care when studying the timetable, or ask for help at the office. These routes are for car ferries unless otherwise stated. Catamarans do not take cars on board.Tickets for local catamarans and international ferries can be purchased online. For local catamarans it is possible to book one month in advance (maximum) and no later than 24 hours prior to travelling. G&v LiNE iAdERA Lines: Zadar – Silba – Rab – Krk – Rijeka (and back) Zadar – Božava (Dugi otok) – Silba – Mali Lošinj – Susak (and back) Zadar – Iž – Rava Zadar – Sali (Dugi otok) – Zaglav (Dugi otok) – Zadar Zadar – Sali (Dugi otok) – Zaglav (Dugi otok) – Bršanj (Iž) – ZadarQB‑2, Poljana Natka Nodila 7, tel. (+385‑23) 25 07 33, www.gv‑zadar.hr/. Open 07:00‑20:00; Sat 07:00‑15:30, 19:00‑20:00; Sun 07:00‑08:15, 12:00‑13:00, 16:00‑20:00. jAdRoLiNijA QR‑5, Gaženička cesta 28a, tel. (+385‑23) 66 61 00/(+385‑ 23) 66 61 01, www.jadrolinija.hr. Open 04:30‑01:00. jAdRoLiNijA QA‑2, Liburnska obala 7, tel. (+385‑23) 25 05 55/(+385‑ 23) 25 05 55, www.jadrolinija.hr. Open 06:00‑21:00; Sat, Sun 07:00‑22:00.

MiAtouRS Catamaran Lines: Zadar - Premuda - Silba - Olib Pula – (Unije – Susak) – Mali Lošinj – (Ilovik – Silba) – Zadar QB‑2, Vrata Sv. Krševana, tel. (+385‑23) 25 43 00/ (+385‑23) 25 44 00, www.miatours.hr. Open 08:00‑ 14:00; Fri 08:00‑17:00; Sat 09:00‑14:00; closed Sun. A

BuSES

The bus station is on the crossroads northeast of the Old Town heading towards Split, Rijeka and Zagreb. Because the bus services are so much used, the bus station is a real hub and has everything you need. left luggage (garderoba) is in the ticket hall and works from 06:00 to 22:00 and costs 4kn per hour. Toilets: located on the right as you face the building from the platforms. Public phones are on the platforms and in front of the building. getting to town: On the road in front of the bus station are bus stops for the local lines which take you to the Old Town, Borik, Diklo and the suburbs. A 10kn ticket bought inside the bus gets you a one way trip; a 16kn ticket bought at news stands buys you two trips.The ticket office at the station is open 05:40 - 22:00. ZAdAR CoACh StAtioN Coach travel is the cheapest and quickest option for those looking to explore the region on a shoestring. A huge number of Croatian destinations are served, as well as a growing number of foreign destinations in all points of the compass. The general ticket office is open 05:40 - 22:00.QO‑2, Ante Starčevića 1, tel. (+385‑) 060 30 53 05, www.liburnija‑zadar.hr.

aiRpORT

Zadar’s airport (zračna luka) is in Zemunik Donji, 9km southeast of the city. Changing money: OTP banka in the passenger terminal operates an exchange service and an ATM. getting to town: Liburnija runs buses between the terminal, the city bus station and the quayside near the ferryport on the Old Town peninsula. Bus lines are organised to connect with the flight timetable, and one-way tickets cost 25kn. ZAdAR AiRPoRt (ZRAčNA LukA ZAdAR) Croatia Airlines has domestic services to Pula and Zagreb and major European destinations. Charter flights during summer. Croatia Airlines desk is open according to flight schedule and also 90mins before Croatia Airlines and Lufthansa departures.QZemunik Donji, tel. (+385‑23) 20 58 00, www.zadar‑airport.hr.

TOuRiST iNFORMaTiON

touRiSt iNFoRMAtioN CENtRE QD‑2, Jurja Barakovića 5, tel. (+385‑23) 31 61 66, www. zadar.travel. Open 08:00‑22:00. ZAdAR CouNty touRiSt BoARd QD‑2, Jurja Barakovića 5, tel. (+385‑23) 31 53 16, fax (+385‑23) 31 51 07, www.zadar.hr. Open 08:00‑16:00; closed Sun, Sat. ZAdAR touRiSt BoARd QD‑2, Jurja Barakovića 5, tel. (+385‑23) 21 22 22, fax (+385‑23) 21 17 81, www.zadar.travel. Open 08:00‑22:00.

puBLiC TRaNSpORT

City bus services are run by Liburnija, and connect the Old Town with the main coach and train stations and all surrounding suburbs and beach areas. There is a ticket office outside the train and coach stations, Open 07:00 - 14:00, Sat 08:00 - 12:00. There you can buy a ticket valid for two journeys for 16kn. Alternatively, buy tickets inside the bus (10kn for one trip). LiBuRNijA QO‑4, Ante Starčevića 1, tel. (+385‑) 060 30 53 05, www.liburnija‑zadar.hr.

Taxi

There are a multitude of taxi companies waiting to transport your person, for which an equally varied array of prices apply. Ranging from 20kn to 40kn for a 5km trip, your safest bet is to ask the cost of the journey before entering the taxi. Be aware that a night supplement of 20% applies, and a 60 kn/hr waiting rate is standard. Please make sure the meter is turned on when you enter, for your and the driver’s sake.