We’ve compiled all the Croatia bus information, schedule, and online ticket information you need to travel to Croatia by bus.
We’ve always been skeptical about bus travel after a few bad experiences in Egypt. We can tell you that you don’t need to have those concerns with bus travel in Croatia. Croatian bus travel is safe, reliable, and cheap. Many of the buses are very well-equipped and comfortable. Below, we will bombard you with everything you need to know about bus travel in Croatia.
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Buses In Croatia
Numerous bus lines connect hundreds of Croatian destinations and destinations throughout the rest of Europe. The buses in Croatia are modern, with most having free WiFi services and electric plug-ins so you can stay connected while on the road.
Gone are the days of trying to cram as many passengers onto the bus as possible. Buses are now being built to maximize passenger comfort and provide a better experience. These days, buses have headrests, more space between seats (hooray for me, I can actually fit), more room for hand baggage, and air-conditioning (an absolute necessity). They also have toilets. Most of the drivers speak English, which can be very handy.
The best part for me is that taking the bus allows you to relax and enjoy all the beauty Croatia has to offer.
Planning your journey and buying bus tickets is quick and easy with all the online information. You can check your traveling options, routes, stations, geo coordinates, Croatia bus timetables, and prices and buy tickets, all in a very user-friendly format.
Forget the uncertainty of getting a ticket on the day and lining up at crowded bus stations. Buy the bus tickets from the comfort of your accommodation days in advance. You can buy your tickets online and save your precious time and money.
You will often get a discount for buying your ticket online!
There are numerous discounts on bus ticket prices, including discounts based on your age. For example, infants, students, and pensioners, if you are an a-card member (a free membership with Autotrans that entitles you to discounts), and online booking sales which can go up to 35% on a one-way ticket, and 50% on a return one.
Once you buy your ticket, you will have an allocated seat reservation. Remember that hand luggage is free of charge, but additional luggage pieces will be charged depending on each bus line before you board the bus. Fortunately, the cost of each piece of luggage is relatively cheap at around ten know.
Bus Routes In Croatia
On our first trip to Croatia, we relied solely on bus travel to explore this wonderful country and were able to get absolutely everywhere relatively quickly. The bus network is enormous and has regular daily bus services. It is straightforward to discover popular Croatian cities like Zagreb, Split, Trogir, Zadar, Dubrovnik, Pula, Rijeka, and Osijek. Let’s not forget Plitvice Lakes National Park, Krka National Park, and even the islands of Krk, Cres, Losinj, Pag, Rab, Brac, or Korcula. Heck, you can get about anywhere in Croatia by bus.
One of the most frequent daily connections is the bus from Zagreb to Rijeka, with a travel time of 2 hours and prices starting from 43 kn for a one-way ticket. Rijeka is a transport hub where you can get a bus from Rijeka to Istria and its many villages. You can also continue your journey and get a bus from Rijeka to Krk, Cres, Lošinj, Rab, and Pag islands.
There are also multiple daily connections from Zagreb to Pula, Zagreb to Rovinj, or Zagreb to Porec in Istra, with a travel time of around 4 to 5 hours and prices starting from 110 kn for a one-way ticket. Numerous bus lines operate around the Istrian peninsula connecting towns and villages like Umag, Motovun, Pazin, and Labin with Pula, Rovinj, and Porec, making it easy to get to the truffle hunting grounds.
The bus from Rijeka to Zadar takes 4 to 5 hours, starting from 153 kn. You can also take a direct bus from Zagreb to Split or Zadar, traveling for 3 to 4 hours to Split from 123 kn and Zadar for 103 kn.
While in Split, don’t miss Diocletian’s Palace and sipping coffee on the Riva. Trogir is super-close to Split, and the bus from Split to Trogir costs only 17 kn for a one-way ticket. The bus from Zadar to Split has ten daily departures with a starting price of 85 kn.
The bus from Split to Dubrovnik has multiple daily departures and will cost you 99 kn. While in Dubrovnik, make sure you spend an afternoon walking the Old Town walls and take a bird’s eye view of the historic town. The most famous Croatian beach Zlatni Rat on the island Brac, can be reached in 2,5 hours from Split for just 60 kn.
After exploring the treasures of Dubrovnik, take a bus to Korcula island, whose beautiful scenery is just 3 hours and 94 kn away.
World-renowned Plitvice National Park has daily connections with Zagreb, Karlovac, and Zadar in the summer season. The bus from Zagreb to Plitvice takes 2,5 hours and costs 79 kn for a one-way ticket.
Airport Buses
All airports in Croatia regularly have regular buses going to and from the respective centers. They are inexpensive compared to the cost of a taxi or a private transfer. With so many flights, the Split Airport and Dubrovnik Airport buses can be incredibly full in the summer season. Therefore, book your tickets in advance, so you don’t have any trouble upon arrival.
Bus travel in Croatia is cheap, comfortable, and very convenient. If you are looking to travel to Croatia and need a reliable transportation mode without finding parking, we recommend bus travel in Croatia.