When you discover the turquoise waters of Croatia and the landscapes of the island of Vir, you quickly feel the urge to pack your bags, relax and enjoy. And if you’ve chosen to stay at Villa Kajic, you’ve come to the right place.
But one question often comes up: how do I get here easily from Switzerland? Whether you prefer the speed of a flight, the freedom of a road trip or the balance of a rental car, there are several routes to Villa Kajic to suit your budget, your schedule and your sense of adventure.
In this article, I detail the best options for getting to Vir, with their advantages, approximate times, average prices, and a few personal tips for a stress-free trip.
🚗 1. Option 1: Direct flight to Zadar + bus to Vir
- Flight Zurich → Zadar
- Several airlines: SWISS, easyJet, Eurowings, Ryanair, Lufthansa offer direct (~1 hr 24 min) and cheaper flights in September (~100 USD one-way)(Skyscanner).
- EasyJet also offers flights to Zadar at attractive fares(EasyJet).
- Transfer Zadar → Vir
- FlixBus: 3 trips/day, ~45-60 min, fare ~€4-8(EasyJet Flight Connections).
- Cab / private transfer: +€40-100 depending on comfort.
✅ Advantages: fast, simple, no driving.
⚠️ Disadvantages: less flexible, flight price a little high.
✈️ 2. Option 2: Flight to Split + rental car
- Flight Zurich → Split
- Car hire Split
- Local companies: OK Mobility (~8 USD/d), Budget (~48 USD/d), Enterprise, Sixt, Europcar(KAYAK).
- Road to Vir
- Approx. 180 km (2 h 15 min), via freeway and D8, along the Dalmatian coast.
- Tolls and fuel required (~€150-200 total car + road).
✅ Advantages: flexibility, panoramic travel.
⚠️ Disadvantages: car costs, driving.
🚗 3. Option 3: Road trip by car from Switzerland
If you like to drive and travel at your own pace, driving from Geneva is a great option, often done with the whole family.
- Distance: ~1,050 km
- Estimated time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Itinerary: Geneva → Mont Blanc Tunnel → Italy (Milan, Trieste) → Basovizza → Slovenia (minor roads) → Croatia → Isle of Vir
💡 Passing through Basovizza, you can avoid the Slovenian freeway and not pay the vignette (€15). It’s a little slower, but more charming.
From Croatia, take the A1 freeway and exit at Posedarje, heading for the Vir bridge. The final stretch offers superb sea views.
- Estimated total cost: €200-280 (fuel + tolls)
- Perfect for families or groups: no luggage to limit, no car to rent, total freedom!
📊 Comparative summary
| Option | Total time | Price estimate | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight ZRH-ZAD + bus Vir | ~2 h 30 min | ~CHF 200-250 | Fast, direct |
| Flight ZRH-SPU + car | ~4 h | CHF 100-150 + rental | Flexible, scenic route |
| Switzerland-Vir direct car | ~12 h | ~€200-300 | Total freedom |
🧭 Deliverables & Useful links
- Book flights Zurich-Zadar/Split: Skyscanner, EasyJet, Swiss(EasyJet Flight Connections, Skyscanner, Avis | Rent a Car, EasyJet).
- Car rental in Split: OK Mobility, Budget, Enterprise, Sixt, Europcar(KAYAK, Auto Europe, expedia, Europcar).
- Bus Zadar-Vir: FlixBus (~€4-8)
- Roads & tolls: via Google Maps
🧳 Which option should I choose?
- Fast and easy: direct flight Zadar + bus → Vir.
- Scene & road trip: EasyJet/SWISS flight to Split + car rental → coastal road, magnificent panoramas.
- Budget and adventure: road-trip car.