How to travel from Motovun to Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

The distance between Motovun and Plitvice Lakes National Park is around 236km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Motovun to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Plitvice Lakes National ParkMotovun if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Karlovac Central Bus Station and then to Plitvička Jezera.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 630($84)
Operated by

Autobusni Promet

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Rijeka then take the train to Ostarije and then to Vrhovine.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,840($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance236km (146 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motovun and Plitvice Lakes National Park

There are several options for getting from Motovun to Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 495 ($66) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 220 ($29).

The distance between Motovun and Plitvice Lakes National Park is around 236km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 148km (92 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Motovun and Plitvice Lakes National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Motovun to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx HRK 220 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Motovun and Plitvice Lakes National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 495 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Motovun and Plitvice Lakes National Park. We recommend that you drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Motovun and Plitvice Lakes National Park. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Motovun to Plitvice Lakes National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pazin Central Bus Station, Karlovac Central Bus Station and Plitvička Jezera. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Nomago, Brioni Pula, Autobusni Promet, FlixBus and Croatia Bus Domestic run regular bus services between Motovun and Plitvice Lakes National Park. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Motovun to Plitvice Lakes National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Karlovac Central Bus Station and then to Plitvička Jezera. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Motovun and Plitvice Lakes National Park. The distance is around 236km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motovun to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around HRK 630 ($84).

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Transport options from Motovun to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
HRK 630($84)
twice daily273km (170 miles)
Bus via Rijeka5h 45m
HRK 495($66)
once daily272km (169 miles)
Taxi and Train
5h 10m
HRK 1,840($245)
once daily294km (182 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
HRK 220($29)
on demand236km (146 miles)

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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.

ZAD
Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Plitvice Lakes National Park
RJK
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Plitvice Lakes National Park
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Plitvice Lakes National Park