What is the cheapest way to get from Split to Plitvice?

The cheapest way to get from Split to Plitvice is to bus via Zagreb which costs €35 - €110 and takes 10h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Split to Plitvice?

The fastest way to get from Split to Plitvice is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs €55 - €85.

How far is it from Split to Plitvice?

The distance between Split and Plitvice is 438 km. The road distance is 405.6 km.

How do I travel from Split to Plitvice without a car?

The best way to get from Split to Plitvice without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 25m and costs €45 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Split to Plitvice?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Split to Plitvice, including transfers.

Train or bus from Split to Plitvice?

The best way to get from Split to Plitvice is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs €130 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 49m.

Can I drive from Split to Plitvice?

Yes, the driving distance between Split to Plitvice is 406 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Split to Plitvice.

Where can I stay near Plitvice?

There are 1327+ hotels available in Plitvice.

Split to Plitvice - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 8 ways to get from Split to Plitvice by bus, train, night train, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the train from Rijeka to Rakektrain 211
8h 25m
€46–103
Bus via Zagreb
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagrebbus 924 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana bus stationbus 979 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Cerknicabus
10h 13m
€35–110
Train
1. Take the train from Split to Ostarijetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Ostarije to Rijekatrain Re
3. Take the train from Rijeka to Rakektrain 211
12h 51m
€136–201
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Split to Dobovanighttrain En
2. Take the train from Dobova to Ljubljanatrain Re
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Cerknicabus
13h 19m
€138–206
Drive 405.6 km
1. Drive from Split to Plitvicecar 405.6 km
5h 44m
€58–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Ljubljana bus stationbus N973 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Cerknicabus Pr A18 6517 4 / ...
9h 49m
€58–95
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane SPU - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Ljubljanashuttle
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Podskrajnikbus
6h 18m
€98–538
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane SPU - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Postojnashuttle
9h 19m
€215–417

Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) flights

26Weekly Planes

46 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Split to Plitvice.

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Distance: 437.7 km
Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Plitvice, Slovenia?

You can take a train from Split to Plitvice via Ostarije, Rijeka, and Rakek in around 12h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvice via Ljubljana bus station, Ljubljana AP, and Cerknica in around 9h 49m.

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