Facts about the bus from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera
| Cheapest Bus | $15 |
| Fastest Bus | 1h 50m |
| Earliest Bus | 5:45 утра |
| Latest Bus | 2:30 дня |
| Daily Bus Routes | 16 |
| Distance | 88 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Autotrans by Arriva, FlixBus, Prijevoz Knezevic |
Buses from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera
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Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera Destination Reviews
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Anonymous Good！. I want to express my gratitude to our driver! He was fantastic, with great driving skills. I really liked how he clearly communicated the break times in English—this was a huge help for a non-local like me. The bus was also clean and on time. My only suggestion is to improve the platform indicators, as 'Plitvice Lakes' was missing from the display screen, making it a bit confusing to find the bus at first. Still, I had a great trip. Thanks again!
Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera, Bus Standard AC, Autotrans by Arriva (Autotrans by Arriva), Jan 27, 2026
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Anonymous The bus was full as I was the last person aboard on the leg back and I had to sit on the stairs of the bus near the second exit for the entire 2+ hours. Driver didn’t speak English unfortunately.
Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera, Bus Standard AC, Prijevoz Knezevic (Prijevoz Knezevic), Oct 18, 2025
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Anonymous Driver was super friendly.
Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera, Bus Standard AC, Prijevoz Knezevic (Prijevoz Knezevic), Aug 27, 2025
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Anonymous Good driver.
Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera, Bus Standard AC, Autobusni Prijevoz Varazdin (Autobusni Prijevoz Varazdin), Aug 10, 2025
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Anonymous Nobody could tell us where exactly the bus was standing. Also the lady at the reception had bo clue. The bus had no text on it at all so it was very hard to find.
Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera, Bus Standard AC, Prijevoz Knezevic (Prijevoz Knezevic), Jul 14, 2025
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Anonymous Friendly helpful driver.
Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera, Bus Standard AC, Prijevoz Knezevic (Prijevoz Knezevic), Mar 2, 2025
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Anonymous It was just a bus ride. Nothing special. The bus was parked at the platform. When driver came I asked him for my journey. He showed ignorance. Route and bus company were same. He sent me to a flix bus which was packed. After sometime he also came to same place with bus but compelled us to get in flix bus. When we reached our destination he also reached there with the same bus. Very sorry state of affairs. No seat reservation or assurance. You are at your own. Such drivers should be thrown out who don't respect customers.
Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera, Bus Standard AC, Prijevoz Knezevic (Prijevoz Knezevic), Dec 24, 2024
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Anonymous Went to plitvince lake to and fro using this service. price and was on time.
Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera, Bus Standard AC, Prijevoz Knezevic (Prijevoz Knezevic), Dec 21, 2024
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Anonymous Excelente trip. Allá was Ok.
Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera, Bus Standard AC, Prijevoz Knezevic (Prijevoz Knezevic), Nov 19, 2024
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Anonymous Perfect ride. Comfy ride. Departure and arrival were on time. P/S:Customer service was amazing.
Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera, Bus Standard AC, Autotrans by Arriva (Autotrans by Arriva), Nov 8, 2024
Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera Bus Schedule
| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Autopromet Slunj | Standard AC | 05:45 | 08:15 | $16.39 | |
Autopromet Slunj | Standard AC | 06:30 | 08:40 | $12.99 | |
Autopromet Slunj | Standard AC | 09:00 | 11:30 | $16.39 | |
Autopromet Slunj | Standard AC | 10:30 | 13:07 | $16.39 | |
Autopromet Slunj | Standard AC | 14:15 | 16:45 | $16.39 | |
FlixBus | Standard | 14:30 | 16:20 | $36.22 | |
FlixBus | Standard | 21:30 | 23:15 | $17.60 |
How to get from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera by Bus
Taking a bus to get from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.
It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.
How far is it from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera?
Traveling by bus, the distance from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.
To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.
How long does it take to get from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera by Bus?
The estimate travel time from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera is about 1h 50m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Zagreb and Plitvicka Jezera may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.
Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.
Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.
How much does it cost to get from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera by Bus?
The ticket price from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.
Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera timetable
To help you plan your trip, here is the Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera timetable of bus departure and arrival times.
Best Rated Companies for this Route
Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.
Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.
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Transportation from Zagreb to Plitvicka Jezera
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Buses$ 14.57
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Taxis$ 336.13
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Ferries are not available
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