There are 7 ways to get from Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park by car, bus, train, ferry, plane or night bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Drive, bus, train
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Drive from Podgorica to Dubrovnik bus station
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Take the bus from Dubrovnik bus station to Split bus station
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Take the train from Split to Vrhovine
Cheapest option
Train, bus
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Take the train from Podgorica to Bar
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Take the bus from Bar to Split
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Take the bus from Split to Plitvička Jezera
5 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Podgorica to Dubrovnik
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Take the bus from Dubrovnik bus station to Split bus station
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Take the bus from Split to Plitvička Jezera
Bus, ferry
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Take the bus from Podgorica to Dubrovnik
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Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Split
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Take the bus from Split to Plitvička Jezera
Bus via Dubrovnik
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Take the bus from Podgorica to Dubrovnik
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Take the bus from Dubrovnik to Split
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Take the bus from Split to Plitvička Jezera
Drive
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Drive from Podgorica to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Fly, night bus
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Fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Zagreb (ZAG)
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Take the night bus from Zagreb to Plitvička Jezera
Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus and walk
The journey time between Montenegro and Plitvice Lakes National Park is around 14h 2m and covers a distance of around 699 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h. Operated by Bozur, FlixBus, Croatia Bus 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.
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Croatia from Montenegro
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Montenegro
Conditions of entry into Croatia from Montenegro
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Croatia
1.5m
Mandatory
Considerations leaving from Montenegro
There are no current restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Croatia is currently allowed from Montenegro.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- 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: 27 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to train and bus, which costs €35 - €45 and takes 15h.
The quickest way to get from Montenegro to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to fly and night bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 5h.
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 bus station and Split. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
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 2m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 11h 42m 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: 11h 42m
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 bus station, Split, and Plitvička Jezera in around 14h 2m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Dubrovnik to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 320 kn - 1.100 kn
- Phone
- +385 1 3782 583
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Split to Vrhovine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 110 kn - 160 kn
- Website
- Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
- Book at
- Croatia Rail Pass
- Website
- zcg-prevoz.me
Train from Podgorica to Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 18 kn - 35 kn
- Website
- zcg-prevoz.me
- Second Class
- 18 kn - 20 kn
- First Class
- 27 kn - 31 kn
- Phone
- +381 11 360-28-99
- infozeleznicesrb@gmail.com
- Website
- serbianrailways.com
Train from Podgorica to Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 12 kn - 22 kn
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB
- 2nd Class
- 12 kn - 16 kn
- 1st Class
- 18 kn - 22 kn
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Dubrovnik bus station to Split bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 130 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Zagreb to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 70 kn - 90 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Book at
- croatiabus.getbybus.com
- 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
- 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
- Book at
- samoborcek.hr
- 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
- Book at
- busticket4.me
- Website
- knezevic.getbybus.com
Bus from Split to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 130 kn - 170 kn
- Schedules at
- knezevic.getbybus.com
- Phone
- +382 69 294 654
- royaltravelcetinje@gmail.com
- Website
- royaltravelcetinje.me
Bus from Bar to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 120 kn - 140 kn
- Schedules at
- royaltravelcetinje.me
- Phone
- 022 / 212 – 557
- autotransport@atpsi.hr
- Website
- atpsi.hr
Bus from Dubrovnik to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 130 kn
- Schedules at
- sibenik.getbybus.com
- Phone
- +385 (42) 372 803
- info@ap.hr
- Website
- ap.hr
Bus from Dubrovnik to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 180 kn
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
Bus from Split to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 150 kn - 200 kn
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
- Book at
- varazdin.getbybus.com
- Phone
- 021 / 645 476
- luka@krilo.hr
- Website
- krilo.hr
Ferry from Dubrovnik to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 190 kn - 260 kn
- Website
- Kapetan Luka
- Normal
- 190 kn - 260 kn
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More Questions & Answers
Croatia Airlines offers flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Zagreb Airport.
There are 80+ hotels available in Plitvice Lakes National Park. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
The best way to get from Montenegro to Dubrovnik Airport is to drive which takes 31 min and costs €3 - €5.