There are 5 ways to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Smiljan by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvorbus
5h 14m€3–54Train
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Gospictrain Ic
6h 8m€55–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zagreb-ZAG to Smiljan209.3 km
2h 5mDrive 209.3 km
- Drive from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Smiljancar 209.3 km
2h 5m€30–43Bus via Zagreb
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Gospićbus 939
5h 25m€17–74
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Smiljan is to bus via Zagreb which costs €16 - €75 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Smiljan is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Smiljan. However, there are services departing from Stari terminal and arriving at Smiljan via Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor and Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Smiljan. However, there are services departing from Savišće and arriving at Gospic via Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Zagreb Airport (ZAG) and Smiljan is 220 km. The road distance is 209.3 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Smiljan without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €2 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Smiljan, including transfers.
Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Smiljan bus services, operated by Velebit Tours, depart from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Smiljan train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
The best way to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Smiljan is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €2 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Zagreb Airport (ZAG), Croatia and Smiljan, Croatia?
Velebit Tours operates a bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–50 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) operates a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Gospic twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 3h 57m.
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Gospic
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +385 800 88 85
- [email protected]
- Website
- velebit-tours.hr
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Schedules at
- velebit.traveling.com
- Phone
- +385 1 3335 170
- [email protected]
- Website
- samoborcek.hr
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Schedules at
- samoborcek.hr
Bus from Zagreb to Gospić
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Schedules at
- samoborcek.hr
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zagreb to Gospić
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +385 21 612 005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Promet Makarska
Bus from Zagreb to Gospić
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- Promet Makarska
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Zagreb-ZAG to Smiljan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Smiljan bus services, operated by Velebit Tours, arrive at Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor station.
Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Smiljan train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Gospic station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Smiljan is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Smiljan.
There are 457+ hotels available in Smiljan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zagreb Airport (ZAG) and Smiljan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.