There are 8 ways to get from Plitvice to Split by bus, shuttle, plane, train, night 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.
Bus, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Podskrajnik to Ljubljana APbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airport
- Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Split Airport (SPU)plane ZAG - SPU
5h 43m€107–433Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cerknica to Ljubljana APbus
- Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Zagrebbus 900 / ...
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus 924 / ...
10h 16m€33–100Train, bus via Ogulin
- Take the train from Rakek to Rijekatrain 210
- Take the train from Rijeka to Ogulintrain Re
- Take the bus from Ogulin to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus 924
10h 28m€69–89Bus, train, night train
- Take the bus from Cerknica to Ljubljana APbus
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Dobovatrain
- Take the nighttrain from Dobova to Splitnighttrain En
13h 16m€124–223Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Postojna to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
- Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Split Airport (SPU)plane LJU - SPU
9h 45m€227–420Train, bus
- Take the train from Rakek to Opatija-Matuljitrain 210
- Take the bus from Opatija, Autobusni Kolodvor to Split Bus Stationbus
11h 56m€66–108Train
- Take the train from Rakek to Rijekatrain 210
- Take the train from Rijeka to Ostarijetrain Re
- Take the train from Ostarije to Splittrain Ic
12h 42m€71–76Drive 405 km
- Drive from Plitvice to Splitcar 405 km
5h 44m€59–85
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Split Airport (SPU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plitvice to Split is to bus which costs €30 - €100 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Plitvice to Split is to bus and shuttle and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs €100 - €440.
No, there is no direct bus from Plitvice to Split. However, there are services departing from Cerknica and arriving at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Ljubljana bus station and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Plitvice to Split. However, there are services departing from Rakek and arriving at Split via Rijeka and Ostarije. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
The distance between Plitvice and Split is 469 km. The road distance is 405 km.
The best way to get from Plitvice to Split without a car is to bus which takes 10h 16m and costs €30 - €100.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Plitvice to Split, including transfers.
Plitvice to Split bus services, operated by Nomago, depart from Cerknica station.
Plitvice to Split train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Rakek station.
The best way to get from Plitvice to Split is to bus which takes 10h 16m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €80 and takes 12h 42m.
What companies run services between Plitvice, Slovenia and Split, Croatia?
You can take a vehicle from Plitvice to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Cerknica, Ljubljana AP, Ljubljana bus station, and Zagreb in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Plitvice to Split via Rakek, Rijeka, and Ostarije in around 12h 42m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Split Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Rakek to Rijeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Rijeka to Ogulin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Rakek to Opatija-Matulji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Rakek to Rijeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Rijeka to Ostarije
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Ostarije to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nomago
Bus from Podskrajnik to Ljubljana AP
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- Nomago
Bus from Cerknica to Ljubljana AP
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Nomago
Bus from Cerknica to Ljubljana AP
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Nomago
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Booking & Getting There
Plitvice to Split bus services, operated by Nomago, arrive at Ljubljana AP station.
Plitvice to Split train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Rijeka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plitvice to Split is 405 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Plitvice to Split.
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