There are 6 ways to get from Plitvice to Zagreb by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rakek to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 211
4h 10m€68–103Drive 186.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Plitvice to Zagrebcar 186.8 km
2h 7m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Cerknica to Ljubljana APbus Pr A18 6503 4 / ...
- Take the bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Glavni Kolodvorbus
4h 58m€42–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Podskrajnik to Ljubljana APbus Pr A18 6503 4 / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 319 / ...
4h 25m€53–90Train via Ljubljana
- Take the train from Rakek to Ljubljanatrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 319 / ...
4h 46m€66–107Bus via Zagreb
- Take the bus from Cerknica to Ljubljana APbus Pr A18 6503 4 / ...
- Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Zagrebbus 1900 / ...
5h 4m€33–52
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plitvice to Zagreb is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Plitvice to Zagreb is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Plitvice to Zagreb. However, there are services departing from Cerknica and arriving at Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor via Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Plitvice to Zagreb. However, there are services departing from Rakek and arriving at Zagreb Glavni Kol. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Plitvice and Zagreb is 204 km. The road distance is 186.8 km.
The best way to get from Plitvice to Zagreb without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Plitvice to Zagreb, including transfers.
Plitvice to Zagreb bus services, operated by Nomago, depart from Cerknica station.
Plitvice to Zagreb train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Rakek station.
The best way to get from Plitvice to Zagreb is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Plitvice, Slovenia and Zagreb, Croatia?
ÖBB operates a train from Rakek to Zagreb Glavni Kol. twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Plitvice to Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor via Cerknica, Ljubljana AP, and Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Rakek to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Rakek to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nomago
Bus from Cerknica to Ljubljana AP
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Nomago
Bus from Podskrajnik to Ljubljana AP
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Nomago
Bus from Cerknica to Ljubljana AP
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Nomago
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More Questions & Answers
Plitvice to Zagreb bus services, operated by Nomago, arrive at Ljubljana AP station.
Plitvice to Zagreb train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plitvice to Zagreb is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Plitvice to Zagreb.
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