There are 4 ways to get from Zagreb to Smiljan by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvorbus
3h 20m€1–50Train
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Gospictrain Ic
3h 47m€55–78Drive 204.4 km
- Drive from Zagreb to Smiljancar 204.4 km
2h 5m€29–42Bus via Zagreb
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Gospićbus 939
3h 31m€15–70
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Smiljan is to bus via Zagreb which costs €15 - €70 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Smiljan is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Zagreb to Smiljan. However, there are services departing from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Smiljan via Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Smiljan. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Gospic via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Zagreb and Smiljan is 204 km. The road distance is 204.4 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Smiljan without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs €1 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Zagreb to Smiljan, including transfers.
Zagreb to Smiljan bus services, operated by Velebit Tours, depart from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Zagreb to Smiljan train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Smiljan is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs €1 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Zagreb, 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Gospic
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
- 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.com.hr
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Zagreb to Gospić
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +385 21 612 005
- [email protected]
- Website
- promet-makarska.hr
Bus from Zagreb to Gospić
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- https://www.promet-makarska.hr/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Zagreb to Smiljan bus services, operated by Velebit Tours, arrive at Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor station.
Zagreb to Smiljan train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Gospic station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Smiljan is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Zagreb to Smiljan.
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