How to travel from Mljet Island to Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
The distance between Mljet Island and Plitvice Lakes National Park is around 429km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Mljet Island to Plitvice Lakes National Park by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Plitvice Lakes National Park → Mljet Island if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Dubrovnik then fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Zagreb (ZAG) then take the bus to Plitvička Jezera.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time55min
- Typical costHRK 1,105($145)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Makarska, Bus
Take a ferry to Makarska then take the bus to Plitvička Jezera.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 525($70)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Makarska then take the bus to Split then take the train to Vrhovine.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 1,225($165)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Makarska then drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 435($58)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mljet Island and Plitvice Lakes National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mljet Island to Plitvice Lakes National Park by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around HRK 435 ($58) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,105 ($145).
The distance between Mljet Island and Plitvice Lakes National Park is around 429km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (175 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Mljet Island and Plitvice Lakes National Park by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Mljet Island to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx HRK 1,105 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Mljet Island and Plitvice Lakes National Park is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around HRK 435 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mljet Island and Plitvice Lakes National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dubrovnik then fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Zagreb (ZAG) then take the bus to Plitvička Jezera. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mljet Island and Plitvice Lakes National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dubrovnik then fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Zagreb (ZAG) then take the bus to Plitvička Jezera. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mljet Island to Plitvice Lakes National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dubrovnik then fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Zagreb (ZAG) then take the bus to Plitvička Jezera. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Plitvice Lakes National Park is Zadar Airport (ZAD) (ZAD) which is approximately 86km (53 miles) from Plitvice Lakes National Park. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) 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 Mljet Island to Plitvice Lakes National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Split then take the bus to Plitvička Jezera. instead which will take 7h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mljet Island to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around HRK 580 ($77).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mljet Island and Plitvice Lakes National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | HRK 1,105($145) | once daily | 629km (391 miles) |
Ferry to Makarska, Bus + 3 similar | 7h 20m | HRK 525($70) | once daily | 429km (266 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 7h 40m | HRK 580($77) | once daily | 457km (284 miles) |
| Ferry to Split, Bus | 8h 55m | HRK 625($83) | once daily | 459km (285 miles) |
| Ferry to Dubrovnik, bus | 9h 20m | HRK 565($75) | once daily | 593km (369 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 8h 15m | HRK 1,225($165) | once daily | 490km (304 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 40m | HRK 435($58) | once daily | 429km (266 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mljet Island and Plitvice Lakes National Park
Bus companies
Prijevoz Knežević
Globtour
Autobusni Promet
Autotransport Šibenik
Ferry operators
Kapetan Luka
G & V Line Dubrovnik
Train operators
Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Airports near Plitvice Lakes National Park
The following major airports near Plitvice Lakes National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Zadar Airport (ZAD)
- Distance
- 86km (53 miles) from Plitvice Lakes National Park
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Plitvice Lakes National Park
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Plitvice Lakes National Park