How to get from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 53m
direct
Bus
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 53m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 109 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
109 km
Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zagreb Franjo Tuđman → Plitvicka JezerabusRegional connection·2h 53m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Zagreb 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 Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera, about 2h 53m. In total it's roughly €21 over 2h 53m, direct, no transfers.
Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera?
The most useful route takes about 2h 53m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Plitvicka Jezera from Zagreb?
About 109 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €21. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera?
On this route you travel with Regional connection.
Can you get from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 53m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zagreb 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.
Other ways people search Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera
- how to get from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera
- Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera travel time
- Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera distance
- cheapest way from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera
- Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera by bus
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: 19 Sep 2026