How to travel from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera

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Compare bus for Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a bus costs an average of €18.

Distance: 67 miles (108 km)

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€18

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€24

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2h 58m

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2h 28m

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2h 5m

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The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera is a bus with an average price of €18.
The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 58m.
Yes, you can take a bus between Zagreb and Plitvicka Jezera.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera

How to get from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    2:15 PM2h30
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    4:45 PMPlitvička Jezera, D1 (Restaurant "Poljana")
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    2:15 PM2h30
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    4:45 PMPlitvička Jezera, D1 (Restaurant "Poljana")
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    2:15 PM2h30
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    4:45 PMPlitvička Jezera, D1 (Restaurant "Poljana")
    161One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    5:45 AM2h30
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    8:15 AMPlitvička Jezera, D1 (Restaurant "Poljana")
    161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    10:30 AM2h37
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    1:07 PMPlitvička Jezera, D1 (Restaurant "Poljana")
    161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Autopromet Slunj0
    2:15 PM2h30
    Zagreb
    4:45 PMPlitvicka Jezera
    171One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera

Travel to Plitvicka Jezera easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera.

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You can travel between Zagreb and Plitvicka Jezera by bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera is a bus with an average price of €18.
The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 58m.
The distance from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera is approximately 67 miles (108 km).
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Plitvicka Jezera as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera:
  • Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Plitvička Jezera, D1 (Restaurant "Poljana").
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Autopromet Slunj, Infobus, Autopromet Slunj, FlixBus to go to Plitvicka Jezera by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Autopromet Slunj, Infobus, Autopromet Slunj, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera often also extend their vacation to go to Split, Zadar, Dubrovnik, Slunj, Karlovac. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plitvicka Jezera and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Plitvicka Jezera to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

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