Split to Plitvice Lakes bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 5 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Split bus station at 07:00h, arriving at Plitvice Lakes bus station at 10:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 15:30h, arriving at 19:55h the same day.
The shortest travel distance between Split and Plitvice Lakes is 276 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 07:00 has a travel time of 03:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 05:50h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet, bicycle and seat belts.
While some of the buses are direct, there are also the ones which stop for a short break in Skradin (Krka NP), Zadar and Dugopolje.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Bus companies operating the Split to Plitvice Lakes route
There is a total of 4 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 622 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.
Bus station in Split has earned an average score of 5.8 from our passengers, while the station in Plitvice Lakes has earned a score of 7.3. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
Split
You can see information about the departure station and stops Split here
Plitvice Lakes
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Plitvice Lakes here
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €23 (One-Way)
or €41 (Return).
Child ticket: €12 (One-Way)
or €24 (Return).
Student ticket: €23 (One-Way)
or €41 (Return).
Over 622 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Split to Plitvice Lakes. The average rating is 8.5. You can read the users' review of the bus company below.
These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
The bus was double deck and was lucky to get the seat upstairs at the front. Panoramic windows to view was amazing. Also had a 20 - 30 min break at Zadar, clean free toilets and great coffee at the cafe there....
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Split, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:
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If you're traveling with a lot of luggage, or prefer the advantage of having door to door service, we also offer affordable private transfers from Split to Plitvice Lakes starting from 283 € where you are able to organize a
Sedan, Van and Minibus vehicle for your journey. You can see some of the transfer offers below.
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