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Traveling by bus from Plitvice National Park to Zagreb is possible year-round. During winter, there are only a few daily departures; however, in the summer season, there is up to 15 departures each day.
The price for a one-way adult ticket is about 12-15 Euro, and from time to time the bus company has special campaigns with reduced prices. Most bus operators offer a discount for kids under the age of 12. Ticket for the bus can bought online or at the bus shelter during the daytime.
In winter seasons there are up to 5 daily departures, in the summer season this number increases to 15 daily departures, majority of departures are between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Below, you can see some of the most popular departure times. Please use the search form above for a full schedule on any date.
Station | Arrival | Departure |
---|---|---|
Korenica, 1 (M) > Plitvice Lakes | 09:30 | |
Plitvice Lakes | 09:45 | 09:45 |
Veljun | 10:30 | 10:30 |
Krnjak | 10:43 | 10:43 |
Zagreb, Bus terminal | 11:50 |
Station | Arrival | Departure |
---|---|---|
Plitvice Lakes | 16:15 | |
Rakovica | 16:29 | 16:29 |
Slunj | 16:47 | 16:47 |
Veljun | 17:02 | 17:02 |
Krnjak | 17:15 | 17:15 |
Zagreb, Bus terminal | 18:37 |
Station | Arrival | Departure |
---|---|---|
Imotski, Bus terminal | 12:00 | |
Krivodol (Podbablje) | 12:15 | 12:15 |
Lovrec | 12:30 | 12:30 |
Cista Provo | 12:35 | 12:35 |
Sinj, Bus terminal | 13:25 | 13:25 |
Knin, Bus terminal | 14:25 | 14:25 |
Udbina Mag., Intersection | 15:55 | 15:55 |
Korenica | 16:25 | 16:50 |
Plitvice Lakes | 17:15 | 17:15 |
Karlovac, Bus terminal | 18:25 | 18:25 |
Zagreb, Bus terminal | 19:05 |
Station | Arrival | Departure |
---|---|---|
Split, Bus terminal | 12:00 | |
Trogir, Bus terminal | 12:35 | 12:35 |
Marina | 12:50 | 12:50 |
Rogoznica Mag. | 13:00 | 13:00 |
Brodarica | 13:05 | 13:05 |
Primosten, Primošten Center OUT | 13:10 | 13:10 |
Sibenik, Bus terminal | 13:40 | 13:45 |
Vodice, Bus terminal | 14:05 | 14:05 |
Pirovac | 14:15 | 14:15 |
Biograd na Moru, Bus terminal | 14:40 | 14:40 |
Sukosan | 14:50 | 14:50 |
Zadar, Bus terminal | 15:05 | 15:10 |
Posedarje | 15:30 | 15:30 |
Obrovac | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Gracac, Bus terminal | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Korenica, 1 (M) > Plitvice Lakes | 17:25 | 17:25 |
Borje Motel | 17:30 | 17:40 |
Plitvice Lakes | 17:50 | 17:50 |
Slunj | 18:20 | 18:20 |
Karlovac, Bus terminal | 19:30 | 19:30 |
Zagreb, Bus terminal | 20:20 | 20:30 |
Novi Marof, Bus terminal | 21:30 | 21:30 |
Varazdin, Bus terminal | 21:55 |
Station | Arrival | Departure |
---|---|---|
Plitvice Lakes | 18:30 | |
Rakovica | 18:44 | 18:44 |
Slunj | 19:02 | 19:02 |
Veljun | 19:17 | 19:17 |
Krnjak | 19:30 | 19:30 |
Zagreb, Bus terminal | 20:40 |
At Plitvice, there is no bus station; buses depart from roadside stops near both Entrance 1 and Entrance 2, allowing you to board the bus at either location.
The arrival bus station in Zagreb is located at the address Avenija Marina Držića 4, 10000 Zagreb, which is about 20 minute's walk from the city center, you can find more info about the bus station here:
I would personally recommend waiting at Entrance 2, as this is the first stop at Plitvice Lakes when the bus drives towards Zagreb (Hence more seats to pick from😉), You can of course also board the bus at Entrance 1.
In the summer season, the last bus leaves Plitvice around 6 p.m. If you wish to travel to Zagreb later in the evening, you will have to book a private transfer.
You can book the ticket online here, alternatively, you can buy the ticket at the bus stop shelter by entrance 1 during the daytime.
In Summer time there are about 15 daily departures between Plitvice and Zagreb, the earliest bus is around 6 a.m. and the latest around 6 p.m. You can use the search form above to see the timetable for a specific date.
No, from Plitvice Lakes there are buses to Zagreb, Buses to Split and Buses to Zadar, for any other destination you should take a taxi or book a private transfer.
Travel distance fastest route | 140 km / 87 Miles |
Travel time by bus | 2 to 2.5 hours |
Average ticket Price | €15 / $17 / £13 |
Daily Bus departures in Summer | 15 |
Daily Bus departures in Winter | 5 |
Bus companies | Arriva, Prijevoz Knezevic, Ines Tours, AP Varazdin |
Night bus | No |
Train | No |
Text and travel tips by Morten Smalby