How to travel from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zadar Airport (ZAD), Croatia

The distance between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Zadar Airport (ZAD) is around 139km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zadar Airport (ZAD) by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Zadar Airport (ZAD)Plitvice Lakes National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Posedarje.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 535($71)
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Croatia Bus

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Drive

Drive to Zadar Airport (ZAD).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance139km (86 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Zadar Airport (ZAD)

There are several options for getting from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zadar Airport (ZAD) by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 330 ($44) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 130 ($17).

The distance between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Zadar Airport (ZAD) is around 139km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (53 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park and Zadar Airport (ZAD) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zadar Airport (ZAD) is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx HRK 130 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Zadar Airport (ZAD), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 330 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Zadar Airport (ZAD). We recommend that you drive to Zadar Airport (ZAD). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Plitvice Lakes National Park and Zadar Airport (ZAD). It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zadar Airport (ZAD). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Plitvička Jezera and Posedarje. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Croatia Bus and Autobusni Promet run regular bus services between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Zadar Airport (ZAD). Buses run once daily and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Zadar Airport (ZAD) from Plitvice Lakes National Park is to drive which will take 1h 50m and cost around HRK 130 ($17).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zadar Airport (ZAD). We recommend that you take the bus to Posedarje. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Plitvice Lakes National Park and Zadar Airport (ZAD). The distance is around 139km (86 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zadar Airport (ZAD) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around HRK 535 ($71).

How do I get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zadar Airport (ZAD)

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Transport options from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1h 50m
HRK 535($71)
once daily144km (89 miles)
Bus to Sukošan3h 30m
HRK 330($44)
twice daily173km (107 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
HRK 130($17)
on demand139km (86 miles)

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