There are 3 ways to get from Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus or car
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Recommended option
Bus via Karlovac • 4h 30m
115 kn - 240 kn
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 12m
111 kn - 151 kn
1 alternative option
Drive • 2h 4m
95 kn - 140 kn
Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus and walk
The journey time between Novi Vinodolski and Plitvice Lakes National Park is around 6h 15m and covers a distance of around 214 km. The fastest journey normally takes 6h 15m. Services are operated by Croatia Bus Domestic, Autotrans d.d., Autobusni Promet and others. 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.
Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus and walk schedules
Departing Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Departing Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Departing Thursday, August 5, 2021
Departing Friday, August 6, 2021
Departing Saturday, August 7, 2021
Departing Sunday, August 8, 2021
Departing Monday, August 9, 2021
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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.
Last updated: 26 Jul 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to drive which costs 95 kn - 140 kn and takes 2h 4m.
The quickest way to get from Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to drive which costs 95 kn - 140 kn and takes 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct bus from Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park. However, there are services departing from Novi Vinodolski and arriving at Plitvička Jezera via Karlovac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Novi Vinodolski and Plitvice Lakes National Park is 71 km. The road distance is 124 km.
The best way to get from Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park without a car is to bus via Karlovac which takes 4h 30m and costs 110 kn - 240 kn.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park, including transfers.
Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus services, operated by Croatia Bus Domestic, depart from Dramalj station.
Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus services, operated by Croatia Bus Domestic, arrive at Plitvička Jezera station.
Yes, the driving distance between Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park is 124 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
There are 62+ hotels available in Plitvice Lakes National Park. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
- Distance: 70.6 km
- Duration: 4h 30m
What companies run services between Novi Vinodolski, Croatia and Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park via Karlovac and Plitvička Jezera in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Novi Vinodolski to Karlovac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 70 kn - 100 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Dramalj to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 80 kn - 120 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Novi Vinodolski Central Bus Station to Karlovac Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 170 kn
- Website
- Autotrans d.d.
- Phone
- +385 (42) 372 803
- info@ap.hr
- Website
- ap.hr
Bus from Novi Vinodolski to Karlovac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 120 kn - 160 kn
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
- Book at
- varazdin.getbybus.com
Bus from Karlovac to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 110 kn - 140 kn
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Novi Vinodolski to Karlovac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 65 kn - 85 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Karlovac to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 55 kn - 70 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 022 / 212 – 557
- autotransport@atpsi.hr
- Website
- atpsi.hr
Bus from Karlovac to Plitvice Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 45 kn - 60 kn
- Schedules at
- sibenik.getbybus.com
- Phone
- +00385 47 777 276
- autopromet.slunj@gmail.com
- Website
- autopromet.hr
Bus from Karlovac Central Bus Station to Plitvice Jezera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Autopromet d.d. Slunj
- Phone
- +385 (0)31 214 388
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Karlovac Central Bus Station to Plitvice Jezera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 45 kn - 65 kn
- Website
- Panturist d.d. Osijek
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