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

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There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zagrebbus bus 976 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus bus Arriva
    7h 51m
    €31–72

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus bus Arriva
    10h 41m
    €19–45

  3. Drive 477.5 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Plitvička Jezeracar car 477.5 km
    5h
    €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-Deli 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
    10h 45m
    €28–51

Budapest to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 483.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Plitvička Jezera via Zagreb, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Plitvička Jezera, D1 in around 7h 51m.

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