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

The cheapest way to get from Matulji to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to bus via Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor which costs €9 - €15 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matulji to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €23 - €35.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Matulji to Plitvice Lakes National Park. However, there are services departing from Matulji centar B and arriving at Donji Babin Potok via Rijeka bus station and Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

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

The distance between Matulji and Plitvice Lakes National Park is 145 km. The road distance is 168.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Matulji to Plitvice Lakes National Park without a car is to bus via Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor which takes 4h 52m and costs €9 - €15.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Matulji to Plitvice Lakes National Park, including transfers.

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

Matulji to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rijeka bus station.

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

Matulji to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Otočac autobusni kolodvor station.

Can I drive from Matulji to Plitvice Lakes National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Matulji to Plitvice Lakes National Park is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Matulji to Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Where can I stay near Plitvice Lakes National Park?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Matulji to Plitvice Lakes National Park - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Matulji to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus via Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor
best
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Otočac autobusni kolodvorbus 938
4h 52m
€9–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvorbus Arriva
6h 1m
€1–27
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Rijeka to Ostarijetrain Re
2. Take the train from Ostarije to Vrhovinetrain Ic
3. Take the taxi from Vrhovine to Plitvice Lakes National Parktaxi
6h 25m
€137–178
Drive 168.3 km
1. Drive from Matulji to Plitvička Jezeracar 168.3 km
2h 35m
€24–35

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Distance: 145.5 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Rijeka bus station to Otočac autobusni kolodvor once daily. Tickets cost €9–15 and the journey takes 2h.

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