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How to get fromZagreb to Plitviceby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Zagreb to Plitvice by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain train 318 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Podskrajnikbus bus Pr A18 6517 4 / ...
    4h 7m
    €52–77

  2. Drive 167.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zagreb to Plitvicecar car 167.2 km
    2h 37m
    €24–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana bus stationbus bus 1900 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Cerknicabus bus Pr A18 6517 4 / ...
    4h 33m
    €35–59

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Rakektrain train 210
    4h 21m
    €64–87

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus bus
    2. Take the train from Novo mesto Kandija to Ljubljanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Cerknicabus bus
    5h 20m
    €59–308

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  • Distance: 193.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Zagreb to Plitvice via Ljubljana bus station, Ljubljana AP, and Cerknica in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) operates a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Rakek once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 3h 58m.

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