Split → Zadar, the coastal way

Split to Zadar — the motorway, or the coast road.

An hour forty-five on the motorway, or a half-day along the coast through Primošten, Šibenik and Krka.

~1h45 direct on the motorway Coastal detour via Krka option Driver waits at every stop Card or cash, in the vehicle Fixed price on WhatsApp
Two ways to make the trip

The fast road, or the scenic one.

Split to Zadar takes about one hour forty-five minutes direct on the A1 motorway. Trade the motorway for the coast road through Primošten, Šibenik and Krka National Park, and the same trip becomes a half-day out, typically six to seven hours door-to-door before you reach Zadar.

Just the transfer

One hour forty-five, motorway the whole way.

If Zadar is a stop on the way somewhere else, or you just want to get there, the direct route is one hour forty-five minutes on the A1 — no detours, no changes.

  • Door-to-door, no changes and no luggage transfers
  • Same driver, same car whichever version you book
  • Flight tracked if you're starting from an airport
Or take the coast road

Four towns on the way north.

Pick any combination — the driver and the car wait at each stop before continuing to Zadar.

Primošten

A small peninsula town with a chapel at its tip — 30 to 45 minutes is enough to walk it end to end.

Šibenik

A UNESCO cathedral and a stone old town on the water — about an hour.

Krka National Park

Skradinski Buk waterfall — 2 to 3 hours is typical, the longest stop on this route by far.

Vodice

A waterfront town just north of Šibenik — a 30-minute stretch stop before the final leg.

A sample day

Depart at nine, reach Zadar by mid-afternoon.

1

09:00 — Depart Split

Pick-up at your hotel, apartment or the airport.

2

09:40 — Primošten

30 to 45 minutes on the peninsula.

3

10:45 — Šibenik old town

An hour on foot around the cathedral and the harbour.

4

12:15 — Krka National Park

Skradinski Buk and the boardwalks — 2 to 3 hours.

5

15:00 — Vodice

A 30-minute stop on the waterfront.

6

15:45 — Arrive Zadar

Door-to-door to your hotel, apartment or the airport.

Before you book

What's in the quote, and what isn't.

The coastal stops don't cost extra driving time — the car and driver wait for you at each town, and that waiting is part of the fixed price you agree on WhatsApp.

Included
  • The driver and vehicle for the whole trip, including waiting at every stop
  • Fuel and tolls for the coastal route
  • Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off at either end
Not included
  • Krka National Park entry tickets
  • Food and drinks in Primošten, Šibenik or Vodice
  • Anything you buy along the way
Good to know

Questions, answered.

Is there a direct motorway route from Split to Zadar?

Yes — about one hour forty-five minutes on the A1, the fastest way to make the trip if you don't want to stop.

How long should we budget for Krka if we add it to a Zadar transfer?

Two to three hours is typical for Skradinski Buk, longer if you swim where it's allowed.

Can we do just Šibenik and skip the rest?

Yes, pick any combination of Primošten, Šibenik, Krka and Vodice — tell us on WhatsApp and we'll build the day around it.

Does the coastal route cost more than the direct transfer?

A fixed price on WhatsApp in under 10 minutes (08:00–20:00 CET). Tell us which stops you want and the group size, and the number comes back fixed.

Is this the same driver who'd do a direct Split-Zadar transfer?

It's the same service either way — one Trogir driver takes you door to door, and adding stops simply keeps the car with you for the day.

The Plejo Promise

Seven things we promise on every transfer.

  • We meet you inside arrivals — with your name on a sign, not on a road outside the terminal.
  • We track your flight — land late and we're still there.
  • 30 minutes of free waiting, included, timed from when you actually land.
  • A fixed price on WhatsApp within 10 minutes (08:00–20:00 CET, every day). Once agreed it doesn't move — tolls, luggage and fees included, no summer surge.
  • You'll know your driver — name, photo, vehicle and plate, sent the day before.
  • Card or cash, both accepted in the vehicle.
  • Free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup.
Ready to plan the day

Tell us which stops you want.

A fixed price on WhatsApp in under 10 minutes (08:00–20:00 CET).