There are 4 ways to get from Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus or car
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Recommended option
Bus via Plitvička Jezera
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Take the bus from Novi Vinodolski to Karlovac
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Take the bus from Karlovac to Plitvička Jezera
Cheapest option
Bus via Jezerce Mukinje
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Take the bus from Novi Vinodolski to Karlovac
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Take the bus from Karlovac Central Bus Station to Jezerce Mukinje
2 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Novi Vinodolski to Karlovac
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Take the bus from Karlovac to Plitvička Jezera
Drive
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Drive from Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus and walk
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- There are no current restrictions
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 recommended.
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.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to bus via Plitvička Jezera which costs 120 kn - 230 kn and takes 4h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to drive which costs 140 kn - 210 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 Plitvička Jezera which takes 4h 30m and costs 120 kn - 230 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 Autobusni Promet, depart from Novi Vinodolski station.
Novi Vinodolski to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus services, operated by Autobusni Promet, 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 66+ 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 (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
- Book at
- varazdin.getbybus.com

- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Novi Vinodolski to Karlovac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 70 kn - 100 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Karlovac to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 60 kn - 90 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
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 65 kn - 95 kn
- Website
- Arriva d.o.o.

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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Karlovac to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 55 kn - 70 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +00385 47 777 276
- autopromet.slunj@gmail.com
- Website
- getbybus.com
Bus from Karlovac Central Bus Station to Jezerce Mukinje
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 16 kn - 75 kn
- Website
- Autopromet d.d. Slunj
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