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

The cheapest way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Paklenica is to drive and train which costs $27 - $35 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Paklenica is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $45 - $65.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Paklenica. However, there are services departing from Plitvička Jezera, D1 and arriving at Usora, Hotel Split via Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

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

The distance between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Paklenica is 421 km. The road distance is 276.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Paklenica without a car is to bus via Zagreb which takes 7h 14m and costs $60 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Paklenica, including transfers.

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

Plitvice Lakes National Park to Paklenica bus services, operated by Autopromet Slunj, depart from Plitvička Jezera, D1 station.

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

Plitvice Lakes National Park to Paklenica bus services, operated by Autopromet Slunj, arrive at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Can I drive from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Paklenica?

Yes, the driving distance between Plitvice Lakes National Park to Paklenica is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Paklenica.

Where can I stay near Paklenica?

There are 242+ hotels available in Paklenica.

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

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

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Bus via Zagreb
best
1. Take the bus from Plitvička Jezera, D1 to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Usora, Hotel Splitbus
7h 14m
$64–86
Drive, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Novi Gradcar
2. Take the train from Novi Grad to Banja Lukatrain
3. Take the train from Banja Luka to Dobojtrain
8h 32m
$27–34
Drive 276.2 km
1. Drive from Plitvička Jezera to Paklenicacar 276.2 km
4h 24m
$45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvor to Bugojno, Autobusni kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Bugojno, Autobusni kolodvor to Doboj, Autobuska Stanicabus
12h 52m

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

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Distance: 421 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia and Paklenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina?

You can take a vehicle from Plitvička Jezera to Paklenica via Plitvička Jezera, D1, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Usora, Hotel Split in around 7h 14m.

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