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Getting from Split to Plitvice Lakes (Plitvice Lakes to Split)

Plitvice Lakes are among the most popular destinations among visitors of Croatia. If you are staying in Split and would like to visit this attractive national park you have a several options of doing this.

Visitors can choose from booking a private car transfer, taking a bus ride, book an organised tour or hire a car and drive. In the text below you will find our more details about each option.

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From Split to Plitvice Lakes by bus

The only public transport from Split to Plitvice is a bus. If you are visiting between June and September, buses are more frequent than during the rest of the year.

The journey takes between 3 hours and 30 minutes and 5 hours 50 minutes depending on the route the bus takes. The ticket price is between 15 and 23 Euros one-way, depending on the bus company.

To check the latest bus schedules, bus fares and book tickets online visit BOOKAWAY web-site.


Day Tours from Split to Plitvice Lakes 

If you want to truly enjoy book one of many organised day tours from Split to Plitvice Lakes. These tours departs throughout the day. You will have around 5 hours to explore Plitvice Lakes.

👌 You'll love this Split to Plitvice tour


Driving from Split to Plitvice Lakes

If you are driving in Croatia, you might consider driving to Plitvice Lakes. In this case, you have two options:

  • Driving along old road to Plitvice - from Split via Sinj, Vrlika, Knin and Korenica - this route is free.
  • Faster route leading along E65 and E75 roads - if you take this route you will have to pay a toll.


If you have plenty of time, take an old route - it's more enjoyable and leads through the countryside and gives you opportunity to see the area. Otherwise, you should take the motorway route.

We advise you to book your car through Discover Cars where you can compare a huge range of car hire deals from leading rental companies and find the best one for you.

If you want to know more about renting car in Croatia, don't miss this useful guide.


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