Split to Zagreb, with a day at Plitvice
Plitvice Lakes is the best-known national park in Croatia: sixteen lakes stepped down a valley, joined by waterfalls, with wooden boardwalks right over the water. It is a long way from the coast, but it sits near the road to Zagreb.
Going to Zagreb via Plitvice turns a long transfer into a day with a proper reason for it.
At a glance
- Route
- Split – Plitvice Lakes – Zagreb
- Distance
- About 250 km to Plitvice, about 380 km in total
- Planned time
- Around 9 to 10 hours with the stop
- Price
- Price on request
Rides from 1 March to 1 October, 06:00–22:00. Other dates on request. - Vehicles
- Renault Espace, 2016 · up to 4 passengers · 2 large and 2 small suitcases included
The stops
Plitvice Lakes
About three hours from Split. Plan on three to four hours in the park to see the lower lakes and the big waterfall without rushing.
Zagreb
About two hours more to your hotel or apartment, or to Zagreb Airport.
Good to know
Buy your park tickets online in advance; in summer entry is by time slot, and the start from Split is planned around yours. The day starts early so you arrive in Zagreb before 22:00. Stops and waiting are charged on top of the transfer, and the price comes back in the reply before you book.
Other transfers
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Split – Dubrovnik via Ston
Over the Pelješac Bridge and lunch in Ston before Dubrovnik.
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Split – Zadar via Trogir, Primošten and Šibenik
The coast road north, with stops in three stone towns on the way to Zadar.
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Split – Zadar via Krka and Skradin
A few hours at the Krka waterfalls, then on to Zadar.
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Split – Dubrovnik via Mostar
A long day inland: the Old Bridge in Mostar, then down to Dubrovnik.
