How to travel from Dubrovnik to Krka National Park, Croatia

The distance between Dubrovnik and Krka National Park is around 300km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dubrovnik to Krka National Park by bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Krka National ParkDubrovnik if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Split (SPU) then take the bus to Sibenik Central Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    HRK 2,070($275)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Skradin.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 595($79)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Split then take the bus to Skradin.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 775($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Krka National Park.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance300km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubrovnik and Krka National Park

There are several options for getting from Dubrovnik to Krka National Park by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 595 ($79) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 2,070 ($275).

The distance between Dubrovnik and Krka National Park is around 300km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Dubrovnik and Krka National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubrovnik to Krka National Park is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx HRK 2,070 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubrovnik and Krka National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 595 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubrovnik and Krka National Park. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Split (SPU) then take the bus to Sibenik Central Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubrovnik and Krka National Park. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubrovnik to Krka National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubrovnik - Gruz 2 and Skradin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

FlixBus, Croatia Bus, Croatia Bus International, Autobusni Promet and Autotransport Šibenik run regular bus services between Dubrovnik and Krka National Park. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dubrovnik to Krka National Park. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Split (SPU) then take the bus to Sibenik Central Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Krka National Park is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Krka National Park. Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) and Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dubrovnik and Krka National Park. The distance is around 300km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubrovnik to Krka National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around HRK 595 ($79).

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Transport options from Dubrovnik to Krka National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 55m
HRK 2,070($275)
twice daily310km (193 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
HRK 595($79)
twice daily367km (228 miles)
Bus to Šibenik6h 50m
HRK 630($84)
once daily387km (240 miles)
Ferry and Bus
6h 40m
HRK 775($105)
once daily339km (210 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
HRK 280($37)
on demand300km (187 miles)

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Airports near Krka National Park

The following major airports near Krka National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.

SPU
Split Airport (SPU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Krka National Park
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
202km (125 miles) from Krka National Park
OSI
Osijek Airport (OSI)
International Airport
Distance
282km (175 miles) from Krka National Park