Traveling from Plitvice to Zadar by bus is possible year-round, the bus trip from Plitvice to Zadar takes between 1.45 and 2.30 hours.
The price for a one-way adult ticket averages around 15 Euros. Occasionally, you can find early-bird tickets for 10 Euros or less. Some bus companies offer discounts for round-trip purchases. On most departures, it is also possible to buy discounted tickets for children under 12 years of age.
Buses are most frequent during summertime, when there is up to 10 daily departures, during winter you will find only a few daily departures. 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 |
---|---|---|
Grabovac (Rakovica) | 09:05 | |
Catrnja (Rakovica) | 09:10 | 09:10 |
Selište Drežničko | 09:15 | 09:15 |
Plitvice Lakes | 09:30 | 09:30 |
Korenica, 1 (M) > Udbina | 09:45 | 09:45 |
Udbina | 10:10 | 10:10 |
Zadar, Bus terminal | 11:15 | 11:30 |
Skradin (Krka NP) | 12:20 | 12:20 |
Skradinsko Polje | 12:23 | 12:23 |
Dugopolje, Toll Station | 13:20 | 13:20 |
Split, Bus terminal | 13:50 |
Station | Arrival | Departure |
---|---|---|
Plitvice Lakes | 15:15 | |
Korenica, 1 (M) > Udbina | 15:30 | 15:30 |
Zadar, Bus terminal | 17:00 | 17:15 |
Skradin (Krka NP) | 18:10 | 18:10 |
Skradinsko Polje | 18:13 | 18:13 |
Dugopolje, Toll Station | 19:10 | 19:10 |
Split, Bus terminal | 19:45 |
Station | Arrival | Departure |
---|---|---|
Plitvice Lakes | 16:20 | |
Korenica, 1 (M) > Udbina | 16:35 | 16:35 |
Zadar, Bus terminal | 18:00 | 18:30 |
Skradin (Krka NP) | 19:20 | 19:20 |
Split, Bus terminal | 20:50 |
Station | Arrival | Departure |
---|---|---|
Plitvice Lakes | 17:00 | |
Korenica, 1 (M) > Udbina | 17:15 | 17:15 |
Udbina | 17:40 | 17:40 |
Zadar, Bus terminal | 18:30 |
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.
In Zadar all buses arrive at the main intercity bus station which can be found at the address: Ante Starcevica 1, 23000 Zadar, you can find more info about the bus station here:
When travellling from Plitvice to Zadar I would recommend that you wait for the bus at the entrance 1 bus stop, as this is where the bus first picks up passengers.
Ticket for the Plitvice Lakes to Zadar bus can be bought online here or at the bus stop shelter in front of entrance 1.
Unfortunately not, the latest bus departure is around 5 p.m., if you need to travel in the evening the best option is to book a private transfer.
No, the buses only drive between Plitvice and Zadar main bus station, where you can change to a bus towards the airport.
In addition to traveling to Zadar, there is a bus connection from Plitvice to Split, as well as from Plitvice to Zagreb, for any other destination you have to you private transfer or Taxi.
Travel distance fastest route | 135 km / 84 Miles |
Average bus ticket Price | €15 / $17 / £13 |
Daily Bus departures in Summer | 8-10 |
Daily Bus departures in Winter | 1-4 |
Bus companies | Prijevoz Knezevic, AP Varazdin |
Bus to Zadar Airport | No |
Train | No |
Text and travel tips by Morten Smalby