How to travel from Zagreb to Mljet Island, Croatia
The distance between Zagreb and Mljet Island is around 445km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Zagreb 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 → Zagreb if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV) then take a ferry to Sobra.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical costHRK 1,275($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus to Makarska bus station, Ferry
Take the bus to Makarska bus station then take a ferry to Sobra.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 565($75)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Split then take a ferry to Pomena.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 730($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Makarska then take a ferry to Sobra.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 570($76)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Mljet Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Mljet Island by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 565 ($75) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,275 ($170).
The distance between Zagreb and Mljet Island is around 445km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (226 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Zagreb and Mljet Island by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Mljet Island is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx HRK 1,275 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Mljet Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 565 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Zagreb and Mljet Island. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV) then take a ferry to Sobra. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Zagreb and Mljet Island. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV) then take a ferry to Sobra. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zagreb to Mljet Island. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV) then take a ferry to Sobra. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Zagreb to Mljet Island. We recommend that you take the train to Split then take a ferry to Pomena. instead which will take 9h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Mljet Island is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around HRK 730 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Mljet Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 20m | HRK 1,275($170) | once daily | 494km (307 miles) |
| Fly to Split (SPU), Ferry | 5h 15m | HRK 1,270($170) | once daily | 445km (277 miles) |
Bus to Makarska bus station, Ferry + 1 similar | 9hrs | HRK 565($75) | once daily | 628km (390 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 10h 50m | HRK 580($77) | once daily | 718km (446 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 30m | HRK 730($95) | once daily | 581km (361 miles) |
| Train to Split, Ferry | 10h 10m | HRK 675($90) | once daily | 612km (380 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 40m | HRK 570($76) | once daily | 583km (362 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Zagreb and Mljet Island
Bus companies
Croatia Bus
Samoborček
Croatia Bus International
Ferry operators
Kapetan Luka
G & V Line Dubrovnik
Train operators
Airlines
Croatia Airlines
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