How to travel from Krka National Park to Mljet Island, Croatia
The distance between Krka National Park and Mljet Island is around 253km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Krka National Park to Mljet Island by bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mljet Island → Krka National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Split then take a ferry to Pomena.
- Duration5h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 970($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Split then take a ferry to Pomena.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 1,215($160)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Makarska then take a ferry to Sobra.
- Duration4hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 295($39)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Krka National Park and Mljet Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Krka National Park to Mljet Island by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 295 ($39) and will take around 4hrs.
The distance between Krka National Park and Mljet Island is around 253km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Krka National Park and Mljet Island by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Krka National Park to Mljet Island is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx HRK 295 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Krka National Park and Mljet Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 295 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Krka National Park and Mljet Island. We recommend that you drive to Makarska then take a ferry to Sobra. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Krka National Park and Mljet Island. We recommend that you drive to Makarska then take a ferry to Sobra. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Krka National Park to Mljet Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Split then take a ferry to Pomena. instead which will take 5h 5m.
The closest major airport to Mljet Island is Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) (DBV) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Mljet Island. Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) and Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Krka National Park to Mljet Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Split then take a ferry to Pomena. instead which will take 5h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Krka National Park to Mljet Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around HRK 970 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Krka National Park and Mljet Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 5h 5m | HRK 970($130) | once daily | 282km (175 miles) |
| Bus to Split, Ferry | 5h 45m | HRK 915($120) | once daily | 312km (194 miles) |
| Bus to Split, Ferry | 6h 10m | HRK 910($120) | once daily | 312km (194 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 5h 15m | HRK 1,215($160) | once daily | 253km (157 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 4hrs | HRK 295($39) | once daily | 281km (175 miles) |
| Bus to Ston, Ferry | 5h 15m | HRK 585($78) | once daily | 368km (229 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Krka National Park and Mljet Island
Bus companies
Croatia Bus
Prijevoz Knežević
Croatia Bus International
Ferry operators
Kapetan Luka
Jadrolinija
Train operators
Airports near Mljet Island
The following major airports near Mljet Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
- Distance
- 62km (38 miles) from Mljet Island
Split Airport (SPU)
- Distance
- 134km (83 miles) from Mljet Island
Osijek Airport (OSI)
- Distance
- 319km (198 miles) from Mljet Island