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

The distance between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rovinj is around 258km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Rovinj by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RovinjPlitvice Lakes National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Karlovac then Rijeka and then to Rovinj Central Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 375($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Ostarije and then to Rijeka then take the bus to Rovinj Central Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 930($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Rovinj.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance258km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rovinj

There are several options for getting from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Rovinj by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 345 ($46) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 240 ($32).

The distance between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rovinj is around 258km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rovinj by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Rovinj is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx HRK 240 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rovinj, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 345 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rovinj. We recommend that you drive to Rovinj. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rovinj. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Rovinj. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Plitvička Jezera, Karlovac and Rijeka. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Autobusni Promet, FlixBus, Autotransport Šibenik, Croatia Bus, Nomago, Fils and Brioni Pula run regular bus services between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rovinj. Buses run 6 times a week 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 Plitvice Lakes National Park to Rovinj. We recommend that you take the bus to Karlovac then Rijeka and then to Rovinj Central Bus Station. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Rovinj is Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Rovinj. 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 Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rovinj. The distance is around 258km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Rovinj is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around HRK 375 ($50).

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Transport options from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Rovinj
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
4h 10m
HRK 375($50)
6 times a week292km (182 miles)
Bus via Karlovac5h 30m
HRK 405($54)
once daily338km (210 miles)
Bus via Karlovac5h 30m
HRK 345($46)
once daily339km (210 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 15m
HRK 930($125)
6 times a week317km (197 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
HRK 240($32)
on demand258km (161 miles)

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Airports near Rovinj

The following major airports near Rovinj offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.

PUY
Pula Airport (PUY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Rovinj
RJK
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Rovinj
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
203km (126 miles) from Rovinj