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€47–75Drive 175.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Zagreb to Lika (River)car 175.2 km
2h 9m€29–41Train
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Licko Lescetrain Ic
4h 1m€59–69Bus
- Take the bus from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor to Otočac, Autobusni kolodvorbus
3h 26m€47–62
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Lika (River) is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 9m.
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 Glavni Kolodvor and arriving at Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
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 Arriva Croatia, depart from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor 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 €45 - €65 and takes 3h 26m.
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 twice daily. Tickets cost €15 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Arriva Croatia operates a bus from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor to Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor once daily. Tickets cost €1–3 and the journey takes 2h 46m.
- 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
- Twice 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
Bus from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor to Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
- 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 Arriva Croatia, arrive at Otočac, Autobusni kolodvor 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 326+ hotels available in Lika (River).