There are 9 ways to get from Craiova to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu Severinbus
- Take the bus from Kladovo to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Jezerce, Plitvice Lakesbus
16h 52mTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus
24h 3m€66–97Train, bus via Budapest
- Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Zagrebbus 976 / ...
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus
21h 32m€84–139Drive 812.8 km
- Drive from Craiova to Plitvička Jezeracar 812.8 km
11h 9m€114–164Fly Craiova Airport to Zadar Airport, bus
- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane CRA - ZAD
- Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvorbus
10h 32m€81–353Fly Craiova Airport to Treviso Airport, shuttle, bus
- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane CRA - TSF
- Take a shuttle bus from Treviso, Aeroporto to Zagreb
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus
10h 39m€117–1,331Train, bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
- Take the train from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu-Severintrain
- Take the bus from Kladovo to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane BEG - ZAG
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus
17h 3mTrain, bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Split Airport, bus
- Take the train from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu-Severintrain
- Take the bus from Kladovo to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Split Airport (SPU)plane BEG - SPU
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvorbus
17h 44mBus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Timișoarabus
- Take a shuttle bus from Timişoara to Budapest
- Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Jezerce, Plitvice Lakes
18h 37m€138–493
Craiova to Plitvice Lakes National Park by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to train and bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 24h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to fly and bus which takes 10h 32m and costs €80 - €360.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Plitvice Lakes National Park. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Jezerce, Plitvice Lakes via Kladovo and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.
The distance between Craiova and Plitvice Lakes National Park is 981 km. The road distance is 812.8 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Plitvice Lakes National Park without a car is to train and bus via Budapest which takes 21h 32m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 16h 52m to get from Craiova to Plitvice Lakes National Park, including transfers.
Craiova to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, depart from Craiova station.
Craiova to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, arrive at Drobeta Turnu Severin station.
Plitvice Lakes National Park is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 9:28 PM in Craiova and 8:28 PM in Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Plitvice Lakes National Park is 813 km. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Craiova to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Craiova to Plitvička Jezera via Drobeta Turnu Severin, Kladovo, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, and Jezerce, Plitvice Lakes in around 16h 52m.
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–150
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Split Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–220
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Zadar Airport via Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–390
Flights from Craiova Airport to Zadar Airport via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–320
Flights from Craiova Airport to Zadar Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–330
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–310
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Treviso Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–280
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €47–51
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €47–51
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu-Severin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu-Severin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–20
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +40 768 922 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu Severin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
- Phone
- +381 19 542 888
- [email protected]
- Website
- polazak.rs
Bus from Kladovo to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- polazak.rs
Bus from Kladovo to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- polazak.rs
Bus from Kladovo to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- polazak.rs
- Phone
- +381 069777233
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurotours.rs
Bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Jezerce, Plitvice Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Schedules at
- eurotours.rs
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €1–16
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €1–16
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €1–16
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €1–16
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
- Phone
- +385 47 777 276
- [email protected]
- Website
- autopromet.hr
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–24
- Schedules at
- autopromet.hr
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–24
- Schedules at
- autopromet.hr
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–24
- Schedules at
- autopromet.hr
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–24
- Schedules at
- autopromet.hr
- Phone
- +385 91 255 0999
- [email protected]
- Website
- prijevoz-knezevic.hr
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–16
- Schedules at
- prijevoz-knezevic.hr
Bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Schedules at
- prijevoz-knezevic.hr
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–16
- Schedules at
- prijevoz-knezevic.hr
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–16
- Schedules at
- prijevoz-knezevic.hr
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–16
- Schedules at
- prijevoz-knezevic.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Schedules at
- prijevoz-knezevic.hr
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoOpti
Shuttle from Treviso, Aeroporto to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €51–1,100
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €51
- Private
- €264
- Phone
- +4-0726.922.277
- Website
- obada-transmontana.ro
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Timișoara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27
- Schedules at
- obadatrans.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Timişoara to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45–370
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Budapest to Jezerce, Plitvice Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
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