How to travel from Zagreb to Krka National Park, Croatia

The distance between Zagreb and Krka National Park is around 349km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Zagreb to Krka National Park by plane, 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 Krka National ParkZagreb if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU) then take the bus to Sibenik Central Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,440($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Skradin.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 540($72)
Operated by

Croatia Bus

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Train

Take the train to Drnis.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 495($66)
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Drive

Drive to Krka National Park.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance349km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Krka National Park

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Krka National Park by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HRK 495 ($66) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,440 ($190).

The distance between Zagreb and Krka National Park is around 349km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Zagreb and Krka National Park by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Krka National Park is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx HRK 1,440 ($190).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Krka National Park. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zagreb to Krka National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Drnis. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP) run train services between Zagreb and Krka National Park. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zagreb and Krka National Park. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zagreb to Krka National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skradin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Croatia Bus, FlixBus, Croatia Bus International and Globtour run regular bus services between Zagreb and Krka National Park. Buses run twice daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zagreb to Krka National Park. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU) then take the bus to Sibenik Central Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Krka National Park is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Krka National Park. Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) and Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) 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 Zagreb and Krka National Park. The distance is around 349km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Krka National Park is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around HRK 1,440 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Krka National Park

Transport options from Zagreb to Krka National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 55m
HRK 1,440($190)
4 times a day361km (224 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
HRK 540($72)
twice daily354km (220 miles)
Bus to Skradin Central Bus Station4h 10m
HRK 600($80)
once daily356km (221 miles)
Train
5h 20m
HRK 495($66)
twice daily360km (224 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
HRK 325($43)
on demand349km (217 miles)

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Airports near Krka National Park

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

SPU
Split Airport (SPU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Krka National Park
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
202km (125 miles) from Krka National Park
OSI
Osijek Airport (OSI)
International Airport
Distance
282km (175 miles) from Krka National Park