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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Plitvice is to train which costs €45 - €65 and takes 13h 3m.

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 446 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 via Gospić which takes 9h 19m and costs €50 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m 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 13h 3m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €85 and takes 9h 39m.

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 1150+ 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 via Gospić
best
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Gospić to Rijeka bus stationbus 938
3. Take the train from Rijeka to Rakektrain 211
9h 19m
€52–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagrebbus 924 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana bus stationbus 402 / ...
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Cerknicabus
9h 39m
€25–82
Train
1. Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Rakektrain 210
13h 3m
€47–61
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 Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Cerknicabus
13h 19m
€44–77
Drive 405.6 km
1. Drive from Split to Plitvicecar 405.6 km
5h 44m
€56–81
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the train from Rijeka to Rakektrain 211
10h 49m
€61–86
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 Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Cerknicabus
6h 16m
€91–338
Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane SPU - TRS
2. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Nova Gorica to Postojnabus
12h 45m
€135–337

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

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Map of how to get from Split to Plitvice.

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Distance: 446.3 km
Duration: 9h 19m

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

You can take a train from Split to Plitvice via Zagreb Glavni Kol. and Rakek in around 13h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvice via Zagreb, Ljubljana bus station, Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana, and Cerknica in around 9h 39m.

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