There are 3 ways to get from Otočac to Novalja by bus, car, or busferry
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor to Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmanabus Arriva
- Take the bus from Senj to Novalja Autobusna Stanicabus 1874
3h 40m€5–11Drive 184.7 km
- Drive from Otočac to Novaljacar 184.7 km
2h 17m€26–38Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvorbus Line 1
- Take the busferry from Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor to Novaljabusferry Line 5
3h 45m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Otočac to Novalja is to bus which costs €5 - €11 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Otočac to Novalja is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Otočac to Novalja. However, there are services departing from Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor and arriving at Novalja Autobusna Stanica via Senj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Otočac and Novalja is 106 km. The road distance is 184.7 km.
The best way to get from Otočac to Novalja without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €5 - €11.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Otočac to Novalja, including transfers.
Otočac to Novalja bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor station.
Otočac to Novalja bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otočac to Novalja is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Otočac to Novalja.
There are 4561+ hotels available in Novalja.
What companies run services between Otočac, Croatia and Novalja, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor to Novalja Autobusna Stanica via Senj in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor to Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €1
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
Bus from Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 66 06 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- likaline.hr
Bus from Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor to Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- likaline.hr
Bus from Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- likaline.hr
Busferry from Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor to Novalja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- likaline.hr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Senj to Novalja Autobusna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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