There are 5 ways to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split by train, bus, night bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 4h 29m
604 kn - 744 kn
Cheapest option
Night bus • 6h 11m
140 kn - 307 kn
3 alternative options
Bus • 4h 22m
140 kn - 180 kn
Bus via Plitvička Jezera • 6h 20m
160 kn - 230 kn
Drive • 2h 53m
190 kn - 290 kn
Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split by walk and bus
The journey time between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Split is around 4h 26m and covers a distance of around 303 km. The fastest journey normally takes 4h 20m. Services are operated by Prijevoz Knežević. Typically 21 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.
Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split walk and bus schedules
Departing Saturday, July 24, 2021
Departing Sunday, July 25, 2021
Departing Monday, July 26, 2021
Departing Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Departing Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split is to bus which costs 140 kn - 180 kn and takes 4h 22m.
The quickest way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split is to drive which costs 190 kn - 290 kn and takes 2h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plitvička Jezera and arriving at Split. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Split is 166 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.
The best way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs 600 kn - 750 kn.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split, including transfers.
Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split bus services, operated by Prijevoz Knežević, depart from Plitvička Jezera station.
The best way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs 600 kn - 750 kn. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 140 kn - 180 kn and takes 4h 22m.
Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split bus services, operated by Prijevoz Knežević, arrive at Split station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split.
- Distance: 166 km
- Duration: 4h 29m
What companies run services between Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia and Split, Croatia?
Croatian Railways (HŽPP) operates a train from Vrhovine to Split once daily. Tickets cost 110 kn - 160 kn and the journey takes 3h 46m. Alternatively, Prijevoz Knežević operates a bus from Plitvička Jezera to Split 3 times a day. Tickets cost 140 kn - 180 kn and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +385 1 3782 583
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Vrhovine to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 110 kn - 160 kn
- Website
- Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
- Book at
- Croatia Rail Pass
- Website
- knezevic.getbybus.com
Bus from Plitvička Jezera to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 180 kn
- Schedules at
- knezevic.getbybus.com
- Phone
- +385 (42) 372 803
- info@ap.hr
- Website
- ap.hr
Bus from Plitvička Jezera to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 160 kn - 220 kn
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
- Phone
- +385 (0)31 214 388
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Plitvice Jezera Bus Stop to Split Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 160 kn - 230 kn
- Website
- Panturist d.d. Osijek
Night bus from Plitvice Jezera Bus Stop to Trogir Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 120 kn - 170 kn
- Website
- Panturist d.d. Osijek
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