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How to get fromSatu Mare to Plitvice Lakes National Parkby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Satu Mare to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Satu Mare to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zagrebbus bus 976 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus bus
    13h 21m
    €60–123

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Satu Mare to Debrecentrain train Ir
    2. Take the train from Debrecen to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus bus
    18h 11m
    €47–77

  3. Drive 803.1 km

    1. Drive from Satu Mare to Plitvička Jezeracar car 803.1 km
    8h 30m
    €112–162

  4. Bus to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Zadar Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Satu Mare to Budapest Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane plane BUD - ZAD
    3. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvorbus bus
    11h 10m
    €70–213

  5. Train, bus via Valea lui Mihai

    1. Take the train from Satu Mare to Valea lui Mihaitrain train Ir
    2. Take the train from Debrecen to Koebanya-Kispesttrain train Ir / ...
    3. Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Zagrebbus bus 976 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus bus
    15h 10m
    €84–173

  6. Train, bus via Karlovac

    1. Take the train from Satu Mare to Valea lui Mihaitrain train Ir
    2. Take the train from Debrecen to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train Ic
    4. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Karlovac Centartrain train Re
    5. Take the bus from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus bus
    19h 8m
    €59–86

  7. Train to Debrecen International Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Satu Mare to Valea lui Mihaitrain train
    2. Fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane plane DEB - ZAG
    3. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, D1bus bus
    13h 29m
    €226–532

  8. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Satu Mare to Budapestshuttle bus Eurobusways
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Jezerce, Plitvice Lakesshuttle bus Eurobusways
    10h
    €118–167

Satu Mare to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 833.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 21m

What companies run services between Satu Mare, Romania and Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Satu Mare to Plitvička Jezera via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Zagreb, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Plitvička Jezera, D1 in around 13h 21m.

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