What is the cheapest way to get from Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to train and bus which costs €55 - €160 and takes 11h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park?

The fastest way to get from Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Garda and Plitvice Lakes National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park. However, there are services departing from Garda and arriving at Plitvička Jezera, D1 via Verona Porta Nuova, Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja and Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

How far is it from Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park?

The distance between Garda and Plitvice Lakes National Park is 503 km. The road distance is 511.3 km.

How do I travel from Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 40m and costs €55 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park?

It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus from?

Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus services, operated by Azienda Trasporti Verona Srl, depart from Garda station.

Where does the Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus arrive?

Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus services, operated by Azienda Trasporti Verona Srl, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova Station.

Can I drive from Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park is 511 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Where can I stay near Plitvice Lakes National Park?

There are 1409+ hotels available in Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park - 5 ways to travel via train, bus

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

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Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Vicenzatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Vicenza to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus stationbus 406 / ...
4. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Otočac autobusni kolodvorbus 938
11h 40m
€56–154
Drive 511.3 km
1. Drive from Garda to Plitvička Jezeracar 511.3 km
6h 19m
€80–115
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Garda to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus 164 / ...
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
4. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvorbus
12h 58m
€130–337
Bus
1. Take the bus from Garda to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus 164 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
3. Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
4. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus
13h 2m
€157–1,579
Bus, train via Venice
1. Take the bus from Garda to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus 164 / ...
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Venezia Mestre to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
4. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvorbus
15h 25m
€59–139

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Map of how to get from Garda to Plitvice Lakes National Park.

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Distance: 503.2 km
Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Garda, Veneto, Italy and Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Garda to Plitvička Jezera via Verona Porta Nuova, Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Plitvička Jezera, D1 in around 13h 2m.

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