How to get from Zadar to Plitvicka Jezera
- 89 km as the crow flies
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Route details last verified on 22 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 29m
direct
Bus
€18
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 22 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zadar to Plitvicka Jezera: bus. The two cities are about 89 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 22 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
89 km
Zadar to Plitvicka Jezera: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Zadar Airport → Plitvicka JezerabusRegional connection·2h 29m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Departures from Zadar to Plitvicka Jezera
Regional connection runs about 12 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zadar to Plitvicka Jezera works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Zadar to Plitvicka Jezera, about 2h 29m. In total it's roughly €18 over 2h 29m, direct, no transfers.
Zadar to Plitvicka Jezera: common questions
Is there a bus from Zadar to Plitvicka Jezera?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Plitvicka Jezera from Zadar?
About 89 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Zadar to Plitvicka Jezera?
On this route you travel with Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zadar to Plitvicka Jezera?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection
Route calculated: 22 Sep 2026