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

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Plitvice is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Plitvice is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €23 - €35.

How far is it from Zagreb to Plitvice?

The distance between Zagreb and Plitvice is 190 km. The road distance is 167.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zagreb to Plitvice without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Zagreb to Plitvice, including transfers.

Train or bus from Zagreb to Plitvice?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Plitvice is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 3h 53m.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Plitvice?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Plitvice is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Zagreb to Plitvice.

Where can I stay near Plitvice?

There are 208+ hotels available in Plitvice.

Zagreb to Plitvice - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Zagreb to Plitvice by bus, train, or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Zagreb - Bus Station to Ljubljanabus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Cerknicabus Ljubljana - Lož / ...
3h 30m
€32–51
Bus via Ljubljana
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana bus stationbus 402 / ...
2. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Cerknicabus Ljubljana - Lož / ...
3h 45m
€22–40
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Rakektrain 210
3h 53m
€24–31
Drive 167.2 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Plitvicecar 167.2 km
2h 37m
€24–34

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Zagreb to Plitvice.

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Distance: 190.2 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Zagreb - Bus Station to Plitvice via Ljubljana, Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana, and Cerknica in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) operates a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Rakek once daily. Tickets cost €11–15 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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