How to travel from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Mljet Island, Croatia
The distance between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Mljet Island is around 429km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Mljet Island by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mljet Island → Plitvice Lakes National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to Zagreb then fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV) then take a ferry to Sobra.
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical costHRK 1,290($170)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Omiš then take a ferry to Sobra.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 525($70)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Split then take a ferry to Pomena.
- Duration7h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 1,290($170)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Makarska then take a ferry to Sobra.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 435($58)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Mljet Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Mljet Island by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 435 ($58) and will take around 5h 35m.
The distance between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Mljet Island is around 429km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (175 miles)
It takes around 7h 60m to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park and Mljet Island by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Mljet Island is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx HRK 435 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Mljet Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 435 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Mljet Island. We recommend that you drive to Makarska then take a ferry to Sobra. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Mljet Island. We recommend that you drive to Makarska then take a ferry to Sobra. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Mljet Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Zagreb then fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV) then take a ferry to Sobra. instead which will take 6h 10m.
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 Plitvice Lakes National Park to Mljet Island. We recommend that you take the train to Split then take a ferry to Pomena. instead which will take 7h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Mljet Island is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around HRK 1,290 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Plitvice Lakes National Park and Mljet Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry | 6h 10m | HRK 1,290($170) | once daily | 631km (392 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 3 similar | 7h 15m | HRK 525($70) | once daily | 429km (266 miles) |
| Bus to Imotski, ferry | 8h 35m | HRK 525($70) | once daily | 496km (308 miles) |
| Bus to Split, Ferry | 8h 35m | HRK 595($79) | once daily | 490km (305 miles) |
| Bus to Makarska, Ferry | 9h 50m | HRK 675($90) | once daily | 528km (328 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 7h 60m | HRK 1,290($170) | once daily | 459km (285 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 35m | HRK 435($58) | once daily | 429km (267 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Mljet Island
Bus companies
Promet Makarska
Prijevoz Knežević
Autobusni Promet
Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Ferry operators
Kapetan Luka
G & V Line Dubrovnik
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