There are 7 ways to get from Split to Plitvica by bus, train, night train, car, or plane
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Bus via Zagreb
best- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagrebbus 924 / ...
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
8h 24m€52–440Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Maribor bus stationbus N906 / ...
9h 24m€44–70Train
- Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Zidani Mosttrain 318 / ...
- Take the train from Zidani Most to Maribortrain Re / ...
13h 15m€115–157Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Split to Maribornighttrain En
12h 30m€115–156Drive 506.6 km
- Drive from Split to Plitvicacar 506.6 km
5h 29m€72–104Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane SPU - ZAG
- Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
5h 34m€102–533Fly to Graz Airport, bus
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane SPU - GRZ
- Take the bus from Graz Airport to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
8h 56m€274–487
Split to Plitvica by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Split to Plitvica is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Plitvica is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Plitvica. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Plitvički Vrh via Zagreb and Maribor AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Split to Plitvica. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Maribor via Zagreb Glavni Kol. and Zidani Most. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Split and Plitvica is 548 km. The road distance is 506.6 km.
The best way to get from Split to Plitvica without a car is to bus via Zagreb which takes 8h 24m and costs €50 - €440.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Split to Plitvica, including transfers.
Split to Plitvica bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Split to Plitvica train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Split station.
The best way to get from Split to Plitvica is to bus via Zagreb which takes 8h 24m and costs €50 - €440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €160 and takes 13h 15m.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Plitvica, Slovenia?
You can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvički Vrh via Zagreb and Maribor AP in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Split to Plitvički Vrh via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Zidani Most, Maribor, and Maribor AP in around 13h 15m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Split Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–110
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Zidani Most
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Night train from Split to Maribor
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110–160
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Maribor bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Split to Plitvica bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Split to Plitvica train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Plitvica is 507 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Split to Plitvica.
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