How to travel from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Hvar, Croatia
The distance between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Hvar is around 313km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Hvar by train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hvar → Plitvice Lakes National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Split then take a ferry to Hvar.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 250($33)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Split then take a ferry to Hvar.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 885($120)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Split then take a ferry to Stari Grad.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costHRK 295($39)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Hvar
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Hvar by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 250 ($33) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 295 ($39).
The distance between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Hvar is around 313km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park and Hvar by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Hvar is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx HRK 295 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Hvar is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 250 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Hvar. We recommend that you drive to Split then take a ferry to Stari Grad. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Hvar. We recommend that you drive to Split then take a ferry to Stari Grad. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Hvar. We recommend that you take the train to Split then take a ferry to Hvar. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Hvar is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Hvar. Zadar Airport (ZAD) (ZAD) 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 Plitvice Lakes National Park to Hvar. We recommend that you take the train to Split then take a ferry to Hvar. instead which will take 5h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Hvar is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around HRK 885 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Plitvice Lakes National Park and Hvar
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 15m | HRK 250($33) | once daily | 346km (215 miles) |
| Bus to Split, Ferry | 5h 45m | HRK 280($37) | once daily | 313km (194 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 5h 25m | HRK 885($120) | once daily | 343km (213 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 10m | HRK 295($39) | every 20 mins | 314km (195 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Hvar
Ferry operators
Kapetan Luka
Jadrolinija
Train operators
Bus companies
Prijevoz Knežević
Autobusni Promet
Airports near Hvar
The following major airports near Hvar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Split Airport (SPU)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Hvar
Zadar Airport (ZAD)
- Distance
- 141km (88 miles) from Hvar
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 287km (179 miles) from Hvar