Public city transport is organized through a total of 11 lines with 16 buses. The existing lines cover all parts of the city of Zadar. Public city transport is carried out daily according to the established timetable, from 5:00 am to 12 am.
In the city of Zadar, the carrier uses the following types of tickets:
One-way travel tickets are purchased and paid in cash to the bus driver.
Via the Zadar City mobile application, it is possible to buy all types of travel tickets, and a travel ticket for one trip is issued at a lower price of 20%.
The cost of creating a physical ZadarCityCard is EUR 5.00.
The cost of creating a virtual ZadarCityCard is free for the user.
NOTE: The sale of two-way travel tickets has been temporarily suspended.
The period for using one-way and two-way tickets is limited from the moment of validating the ticket until the expiration of the time marked on the ticket.
A correctly validated ticket is also valid when transferring exclusively in the same direction within 50 minutes.
A two-way ticket purchased at the indicated price is valid for 15 days from the price change, and unused tickets can be replaced with a surcharge within 30 days. The ticket cannot be used or replaced after the specified date.
Digital travel tickets purchased via the Zadar City mobile app are valid from the moment the ticket is activated via the bus device, and also have a time limit of 50 minutes exclusively in the same travel direction.
The digital identification card is valid only for the person to whom it is addressed and it is non-transferable, has a certain period of validity, and has a photo of the passenger.
The cost of creating a physical ZadarCityCard is EUR 5.00.
The cost of creating a virtual ZadarCityCard is free for the user.
Worker monthly bus pass is issued upon payment made by a natural or legal person.
When first applying for a worker monthly bus pass, the person whose name is on the bus pass must present a valid identity card or passport and enclose a 3 × 3.5 cm photograph, which is a faithful representation of the applicant.
The bus pass is valid for the current month, and the renewal of the pass can be done by the person whose name is on the bus pass.
All categories of passengers are entitled to a worker monthly bus pass.
Pupil and student monthly bus pass is issued upon payment made by a natural or legal person.
When first applying for a monthly pupil and student bus pass, the person whose name is on the bus pass must enclose a certificate from the competent educational institution (school or faculty) and one 3 × 3.5 cm photograph, which is a faithful representation of the applicant.
The bus pass is valid for the current month, and the renewal of the bus pass can be done by the person whose name is on the bus pass or their legal guardian.
Persons entitled to a student monthly bus pass are full-time students at primary, secondary and vocational schools, full-time students at faculties, academies, colleges and universities (applies to students outside the City of Zadar) if they have enrolled in the current year’s semester, as well as foreign students who take preparatory courses in the Croatian language, and are preparing for education in primary, secondary and vocational schools, or faculties, academies, colleges and universities in the city of Zadar.
The pupil monthly bus pass is valid for the duration of the school year according to the school year calendar, and the student monthly buss pass for the duration of the academic year according to the academic year calendar.
The pupil monthly bus pass is also valid during the regular school internship, as well as during the attendance of additional classes, based on the certificate of the school or higher education institution proving the status of the pupil or student.
Pensioner monthly bus pass is issued upon payment of a natural or legal person.
When first applying for a pensioner monthly bus pass, the person whose name is on the bus pass must present a valid Pension Decision or the most recent pension slip, a valid ID card or passport and one 3 × 3.5 cm photograph, which is a faithful representation of the applicant.
The bus pass is valid for the current month, and the renewal of the bus pass can be done by the person whose name is on the bus pass.
Preferential annual bus passes are issued at the request of a person who meets the special conditions in accordance with the decision of the competent local government body on subsidizing benefits determined by the social program.
When first applying for an annual bus pass, the applicant must present a valid identity card or passport and one photograph measuring 3 × 3.5 cm, which is a faithful representation of the applicant.
Pupil annual bus pass is issued upon payment made by a natural or legal person. It is valid during the school year according to the school year calendar.
When first applying for a pupil annual bus pass, the school institution must enclose a certified list of students and one photograph measuring 3 × 3.5 cm, which is a faithful representation of the applicant.
Persons who have the right to a pupil annual bus pass are full-time pupils at primary schools in the area of the City of Zadar according to the rules prescribed by the Ministry of the Republic of Croatia.
The working hours for the production and sale of monthly bus passes for the following month take place:
A passenger who has a valid monthly bus pass for the previous month can use it for the first three working days of the following month, after which they must buy a new stamp.
A passenger who loses or damages their annual or monthly pass is required to immediately report it to the carrier who will issue a new bus pass to the passenger immediately with the payment of production costs, except in cases of violation or misuse of the disputed pass by the passenger or a third party.
The price list of all bus tickets and their production is determined by the valid Price List of the carrier certified by the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, Zagreb Central Office.
The following persons in the area of the City of Zadar are eligible for free bus transport, i.e. transport without buying a ticket:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Decision of the Mayor on free public city transport of 12 September 2024 (CLASS: 551-06/24-03/02; REG. NUMBER: 2198/01-2-24-10), the following categories of citizens are entitled to free public city transport:
All full-time students of the University of Zadar are also entitled to free public city transport.
Free transport is also provided by specially adapted vans for individuals with disabilities who use wheelchairs.
The categories of citizens listed from points 1 to 6 exercise the right to free public city transport by presenting appropriate evidence, and at the request of the competent persons of Liburnija d.o.o. as follows:
The applicant must present a valid ID card or passport for inspection when applying for the first annual card. It is recommended to attach one photograph sized 3×3.5 cm that accurately depicts the applicant.
The cost of creating the contactless card is 5.00 EUR as a one-time fee.
The passenger is required to show a valid ticket to the driver or ticket collector when entering the vehicle. If the passenger does not have a valid ticket, they are required to buy it from the driver.
The passenger is required to prepare small change for the purchase of a ticket in the carrier’s vehicle.
The passenger is required to keep the undamaged travel ticket until the end of the trip, and to show it to the ticket collector upon request.
A passenger found on a bus without a ticket or with a defective ticket shall pay a fine in the amount of EUR 13,27 (99,98 kn).
During the ride and stay in the vehicle, the passenger is not allowed to do the following:
