What is the cheapest way to get from Zadar to Plitvice?

The cheapest way to get from Zadar to Plitvice is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zadar to Plitvice?

The fastest way to get from Zadar to Plitvice is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Zadar and Plitvice?

No, there is no direct bus from Zadar station to Plitvice. However, there are services departing from Zadar bus station and arriving at Cerknica via Ljubljana AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Zadar to Plitvice?

The distance between Zadar and Plitvice is 322 km. The road distance is 293.9 km.

How do I travel from Zadar to Plitvice without a car?

The best way to get from Zadar to Plitvice without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 45m and costs €45 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Zadar to Plitvice?

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Zadar to Plitvice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zadar to Plitvice bus from?

Zadar to Plitvice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zadar bus station.

Where does the Zadar to Plitvice bus arrive?

Zadar to Plitvice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.

Can I drive from Zadar to Plitvice?

Yes, the driving distance between Zadar to Plitvice is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Zadar to Plitvice.

Where can I stay near Plitvice?

There are 1323+ hotels available in Plitvice.

Zadar to Plitvice - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Zadar to Plitvice by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the train from Rijeka to Rakektrain 211
7h 45m
€46–129
Bus via Zagreb
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Zagrebbus 952 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana bus stationbus 900 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Cerknicabus
8h 51m
€38–103
Drive 293.9 km
1. Drive from Zadar to Plitvicecar 293.9 km
4h 36m
€42–61
Fly, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZAD - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Ljubljanashuttle
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Podskrajnikbus
6h 8m
€104–721
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Ljubljana bus stationbus N948 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Cerknicabus Pr A18 6517 4 / ...
7h 54m
€50–77

Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) flights

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Distance: 321.8 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Zadar, Croatia and Plitvice, Slovenia?

You can take a bus from Zadar bus station to Plitvice via Ljubljana bus station, Ljubljana AP, and Cerknica in around 7h 54m.

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