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How to get fromCres to Plitvice Lakes National Parkby bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Karlovac

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cres to Karlovacbus bus 1870
    2. Take the bus from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus bus Arriva
    5h 56m
    €3–51

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cres, Peškera to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus Arriva
    2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvorbus bus Arriva
    7h 40m
    €2–46

  3. Ferry, train, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Cres to Rijekaferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Rijeka to Ostarijetrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Ostarije to Vrhovinetrain train Ic
    4. Take the taxi from Vrhovine to Plitvice Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 41m
    €157–204

  4. Ferry, bus via Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor

    1. Take the ferry from Cres to Rijekaferry ferry 9308
    2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Otočac autobusni kolodvorbus bus 938
    6h
    €30–46

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Cres to Rijekaferry ferry 9308
    2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvorbus bus Arriva
    7h 9m
    €22–58

Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Cres to Plitvička Jezera via Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor and Plitvička Jezera, D1 in around 5h 56m.

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