There are 6 ways to get from Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus, ferry, car, plane or night bus
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Recommended option
Bus • 14h 32m
313 kn - 529 kn
Cheapest option
Bus via Herceg Novi • 16h 32m
292 kn - 379 kn
4 alternative options
Bus, ferry • 15h 17m
377 kn - 671 kn
Drive • 6h 57m
420 kn - 650 kn
Fly from Dubrovnik, night bus • 6h 10m
442 kn - 973 kn
Drive to Sarajevo, fly, night bus • 7h 6m
833 kn - 2.350 kn
Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus and walk
The journey time between Montenegro and Plitvice Lakes National Park is around 32h 45m and covers a distance of around 699 km. The fastest journey normally takes 32h 45m. Operated by Bozur, Croatia Bus Domestic, Promet Makarska and others, the Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park service departs from Podgorica and arrives in Plitvice Lakes National Park. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route overview
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus and walk schedules
Departing Thursday, June 17, 2021
Departing Friday, June 18, 2021
Departing Saturday, June 19, 2021
Departing Sunday, June 20, 2021
Departing Monday, June 21, 2021
Departing Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Croatia from Montenegro
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Montenegro
Conditions of entry into Croatia from Montenegro
- Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
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- Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 14 day mandatory self quarantine
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Rules to follow in Croatia
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Considerations leaving from Montenegro
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Croatia from Montenegro.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Plitvice Lakes National Park is 00385 91 468 30 32.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Plitvice Lakes National Park is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Plitvice Lakes National Park is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 00385 91 468 30 32.
No, returning to Montenegro from Croatia is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 14 Jun 2021
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to bus via Herceg Novi, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 16h 32m.
The quickest way to get from Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to fly and night bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct bus from Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park. However, there are services departing from Podgorica and arriving at Plitvička Jezera via Dubrovnik and Split. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
The distance between Montenegro and Plitvice Lakes National Park is 377 km. The road distance is 561 km.
The best way to get from Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park without a car is to bus which takes 14h 32m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 14h 32m to get from Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park, including transfers.
Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus services, operated by Bozur, depart from Podgorica station.
The quickest flight from Dubrovnik Airport to Zagreb Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus services, operated by Prijevoz Knežević, arrive at Plitvička Jezera station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park is 561 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
- Distance: 376.5 km
- Duration: 14h 32m
What companies run services between Montenegro and Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Podgorica to Plitvice Lakes National Park via Dubrovnik, Split, and Plitvička Jezera in around 14h 32m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Dubrovnik to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 330 kn - 950 kn
Flights from Sarajevo to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 650 kn - 1.100 kn
- Phone
- +382 20 633 807
- bozur.cg@gmail.com
- Website
- bozur.net
Bus from Podgorica to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 140 kn
- Schedules at
- bozur.net
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Dubrovnik to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 85 kn - 120 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +385 21 612 005
- kontakt@promet-makarska.hr
- Website
- promet-makarska.hr
Bus from Dubrovnik to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 95 kn - 140 kn
- Book at
- Promet Makarska
Bus from Omiš to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 150 kn
- Book at
- Promet Makarska
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Dubrovnik Central Bus Station to Split Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 150 kn - 210 kn
- Website
- Autotrans d.d.
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Dubrovnik bus station to Split bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 130 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Zagreb to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 70 kn - 90 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +385 1 6321 190
- samoborcek@samoborcek.hr
- Website
- samoborcek.hr
Bus from Dubrovnik to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 80 kn - 110 kn
- Schedules at
- samoborcek.hr
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.getbybus.com
Bus from Dubrovnik to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 150 kn - 220 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Website
- knezevic.getbybus.com
Bus from Split to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 130 kn - 170 kn
- Schedules at
- knezevic.getbybus.com
- Phone
- 040 214 382
- gardasevic@t-com.me
- Website
- gardasevic.org
Bus from Podgorica to Herceg Novi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 40 kn - 50 kn
- Schedules at
- gardasevic.org
- Phone
- +382 69 294 654
- royaltravelcetinje@gmail.com
- Website
- royaltravelcetinje.me
Bus from Herceg Novi to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 90 kn - 110 kn
- Schedules at
- royaltravelcetinje.me
- Phone
- +385 (42) 372 803
- info@ap.hr
- Website
- ap.hr
Bus from Split to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 160 kn - 220 kn
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
- Book at
- varazdin.getbybus.com
- Phone
- 021 / 645 476
- luka@krilo.hr
- Website
- krilo.hr
Ferry from Dubrovnik to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 130 kn - 230 kn
- Website
- Kapetan Luka
- Normal
- 130 kn - 190 kn
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Croatia Airlines offers flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Zagreb Airport.
There are 62+ hotels available in Plitvice Lakes National Park. Prices start at 750 kn per night.