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How to get fromBudapest (Station) to Plitvice Lakes National Parkby bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Budapest (Station) to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Zagrebbus bus 976 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus bus Arriva
    8h 43m
    €29–70

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus bus Arriva
    11h 9m
    €19–45

  3. Drive 479.9 km

    1. Drive from Budapest (Station) to Plitvička Jezeracar car 479.9 km
    5h 3m
    €72–104

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Jezerce, Plitvice Lakesshuttle bus Eurobusways
    5h 30m
    €65–95

  5. Train, bus via Karlovac

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Karlovac Centartrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus bus
    11h 13m
    €28–51

  6. Shuttle via Plitvice Lakes National Park

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Jezerce, Plitvice Lakesshuttle bus Eurobusways
    5h 34m
    €65–95

Budapest (Station) to Plitvice Lakes National Park by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 483.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Budapest (Station), Budapest, Hungary and Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia?

You can take a vehicle from Budapest (Station) to Plitvička Jezera via Keleti pályaudvar, Kelenföld vasútállomás, Budapest-Kelenföld, Zagreb, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Plitvička Jezera, D1 in around 8h 43m.

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