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 36m.

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 36m and costs €23 - €35.

How far is it from Zagreb to Plitvice?

The distance between Zagreb and Plitvice is 224 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 train which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 train which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €55 and takes 4h 18m.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Plitvice?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Plitvice is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Zagreb to Plitvice.

Where can I stay near Plitvice?

There are 190+ hotels available in Plitvice.

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Postojna1472
4h 15m
€35–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana bus stationN952 / ...
2. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to CerknicaLjubljana - Lož / ...
4h 18m
€19–55
Drive 167.2 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Plitvice167.2 km
2h 36m
€24–34
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor to Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
2. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to CerknicaLjubljana - Lož / ...
4h 49m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 224.1 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) operates a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Postojna once a week. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb to Plitvice via Ljubljana bus station, Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana, and Cerknica in around 4h 18m.

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