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How to get fromRab to Plitvice Lakes National Parkby ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Line 323 ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Rab port to Senj portferry ferry 323
    2. Take the bus from Senj to Otočac autobusni kolodvorbus bus 938
    5h 46m
    €17–26

  2. Line 9309 ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rab to Novaljaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvorbus bus
    7h 6m
    €25–37

  3. Line 9309 ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Rab to Novaljaferry ferry 9309
    2. Drive from Novalja to Plitvice Lakes National Parkcar car
    3h 17m
    €34–53

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rab to Rijekaferry ferry 9309
    2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvorbus bus Arriva
    7h 34m
    €31–70

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  • Distance: 107.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Rab to Plitvice Lakes National Park. However, you can take the line 323 ferry to Senj port, walk to Senj, take the bus to Otočac autobusni kolodvor, take the bus to Donji Babin Potok, then walk to Donji Babin Potok. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rab to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvor via Novalja, Punta Mira, Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor, Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvor in around 7h 6m.

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