There are 6 ways to get from Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus, night bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus, night bus • 5h 49m
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 8h 41m
4 alternative options
Bus via Zagreb • 6h 7m
Train, bus via Zagreb • 6h 45m
Bus • 8h 26m
Drive • 2h 54m
Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus, night bus and walk
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to train and bus via Zagreb which costs €13 - €90 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ljubljana station to Plitvice Lakes National Park. However, there are services departing from Ljubljana bus station and arriving at Plitvička Jezera via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Ljubljana and Plitvice Lakes National Park is 304 km. The road distance is 222.4 km.
The best way to get from Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes National Park without a car is to bus and night bus which takes 5h 49m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes National Park, including transfers.
Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ljubljana bus station.
Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plitvička Jezera station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes National Park is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Book your Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus tickets online with FlixBus.
- Distance: 303.7 km
- Duration: 5h 49m
What companies run services between Ljubljana, Slovenia and Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes National Park via Zagreb and Plitvička Jezera in around 6h 7m.
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +386 129 13 332
- potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9 - €19
- Website
- https://potniski.sz.si/en/
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- €9 - €14
- Regional Train Ticket
- €9 - €13
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- €15 - €19
Train from Ljubljana Tivoli to Rijeka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €18
- Website
- https://potniski.sz.si/en/
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- €9 - €13
- Regional Train Ticket
- €9 - €12
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- €14 - €18
- Phone
- +385 1 3782 583
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Karlovac Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Zagreb to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Karlovac to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Rijeka bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Ljubljana to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +385 91 255 0999
- prijevoz.knezevic@gmail.com
- Website
- knezevic.getbybus.com
Bus from Zagreb to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Schedules at
- knezevic.getbybus.com
- Book at
- prijevoz-knezevic.hr
Bus from Karlovac to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Schedules at
- knezevic.getbybus.com
- Book at
- prijevoz-knezevic.hr
- Phone
- +385 060 300 300
- info.promet@ap.hr
- Website
- ap.hr
Bus from Karlovac to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
- Phone
- +385 (0) 32 308 935
- polet@polet.hr
- Website
- polet.hr
Bus from Karlovac to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €47
- Schedules at
- polet.hr
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Karlovac to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1 - €2
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
Bus from Rijeka to Plitvička Jezera
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €1 - €27
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
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