How to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split

Plitvice Lakes are one of the most beautiful forested reserves in Central/Eastern Europe, while the bustling port town of Split serves up thousands of years of history along with fresh seafood. If you decide to take a car transfer from Plitvice Lakes to Split, you can also enjoy some exceptional sights, including the Cave Park Grabovaca, the lovely Krka National Park, coastal Zadar, the UNESCO-listed towns of Sibenik and Trogir, and mighty Klis Fortress - which stood in as Meereen in Game of Thrones. 

How to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split

If you’re traveling from Plitvice Lakes to Split, you have a couple of travel options. For travelers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Plitvice Lakes to Split. The fastest way to travel from Plitvice Lakes to Split is by car, though a car is, of course, the best way to travel from Plitvice Lakes to Split since it’s so convenient.

Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split by bus

To travel from Plitvice Lakes to Split by bus, you will go to Plitvice Jezera Bus Stop and purchase a ticket to Split, Austobusni Kolodvor. While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. The earliest bus is at 4:20 PM, and the last bus is at 11:40 PM, with three buses leaving every day. The bus from Plitvice Lakes to Split is run by Flixbus and Arriva. Bus tickets from Plitvice Lakes to Split cost between €16-€20 for the 5.5-hour trip (7 hours with Flixbus - there is a change in Zagreb). The distance from Plitvice Lakes to Split is about 250 kilometers. All options offer direct service from Plitvice Lakes to Split.

  • Time intervals 3 per day

  • First/Last departure 4:20 PM/11:40 PM

  • Avg. price $17-$22 (€16-€20)

  • Distance ~250 km

  • Duration ~5.5-7 hr

  • Operating companies Flixbus, Arriva

Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split Private Car Transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Plitvice Lakes to Split. Not only is it the fastest way to get from Plitvice Lakes to Split, taking around 2.5 hours, but you will be picked up at your accommodation, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Split and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!

The true appeal of this option is not only convenience but adaptability: choose to add sightseeing stops at some of Croatia's hidden treasures on your way to Split. Take in the charming towns, breathtaking views, and historical sites along the route. Daytrip transforms your transfer into an immersive experience, allowing you to explore at your own speed.

  • Avg. price from $66 (€61) per seat

  • Distance 261 km

  • Duration 2 hr 50 min

Anastasia Marysheva

Originally from Russia, over the last 13 years Anastasia has lived in several different places, including Málaga, Madrid, Edinburgh, and Prague. As part of the Content team at Daytrip, she researches destinations and picks out the most compelling attractions for the website. While working on Colombia, she discovered Minca, a lovely town up in the Sierra Nevada; it became her favorite destination when she visited it a few years later.

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