There are 4 ways to get from Zagreb to Lika (River) by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Otočac, Autobusni kolodvorbus Arriva
- Take the taxi from Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor to Lika (River)taxi
3h 10m€47–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zagreb to Gospićbus 939 / ...
- Take the bus from Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor to Velika Rudinkabus Line 7
4h 41m€26–64Train
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Licko Lescetrain Ic
4h 1m€59–69Drive 175.2 km
- Drive from Zagreb to Lika (River)car 175.2 km
2h 9m€29–41
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Lika (River) is to bus which costs €25 - €65 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Lika (River) is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Zagreb to Lika (River). However, there are services departing from Zagreb and arriving at Velika Rudinka via Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Lika (River). However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Licko Lesce via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Zagreb and Lika (River) is 183 km. The road distance is 175.2 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Lika (River) without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 10m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Zagreb to Lika (River), including transfers.
Zagreb to Lika (River) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.
Zagreb to Lika (River) train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Lika (River) is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €55 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €65 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Lika (River), Croatia?
HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) operates a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Licko Lesce once daily. Tickets cost €15 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb to Lika (River) via Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor and Velika Rudinka in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Licko Lesce
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €1–15
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zagreb to Gospić
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- 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
- €21–50
- Website
- Promet Makarska
- Phone
- +385 1 3335 170
- [email protected]
- Website
- samoborcek.hr
Bus from Zagreb to Gospić
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Schedules at
- samoborcek.hr
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 66 06 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- likaline.hr
Bus from Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor to Velika Rudinka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €1–5
- Schedules at
- likaline.hr
- Zone 1
- €1
- Zone 2
- €3
- Zone
- €5
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- €45–60
TAXI-Služba
- Phone
- +385 95 903 0641
Branimir Taxi
- Phone
- +385 53 882 295
Karamba Taxi
- Phone
- +385 98 328 783
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Booking & Getting There
Zagreb to Lika (River) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gospić station.
Zagreb to Lika (River) train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Licko Lesce station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Lika (River) is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Zagreb to Lika (River).
There are 328+ hotels available in Lika (River).