Private transfer from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park — the closest major Croatian city to the lakes. Around 2h 33m door-to-door. One-way drop-off or private day-trip transfer with waiting available on request.
Drive from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes. Private transfer from €180 per vehicle, all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, English-speaking driver, door-to-door.
Pickup anywhere in Zadar or at Zadar Airport (ZAD). Inland on the A1 motorway and up toward the Lika highlands.
Up through the Velebit mountains into the green Lika region — a change of scenery from the coast, with the peaks and forests that surround the lakes.
Arrive at Plitvice Lakes National Park — dropped at Entrance 1 or 2, or at your hotel near the park. Door-to-door.
Per vehicle, not per person. All prices include tolls, fuel, luggage handling, water, and child seats on request.
Picked up and dropped off at your exact address
Motorway tolls covered, no extras
Short photo stops may be included where operationally possible
Professional, local, English-speaking driver
Zadar Airport (ZAD) is 10 km from the city and on the way to the lakes. ZAD to Plitvice is about 2h 30m — we meet you at arrivals with flight tracking and 60 minutes free waiting, then drive you door-to-door.
Traveling the other way? Plitvice Lakes to Zadar is the same route in reverse.
Book Plitvice Lakes → Zadar →Zadar is the closest major Croatian city to Plitvice Lakes National Park — about 150 km north-east, or 2h 33m by road. The drive uses the A1 motorway north then the D1 mountain road into the national park. Most transfers drop off at Entrance 1 (Rastovaca, north end of the park) or Entrance 2 (Hladovina, south end) — tell us which you prefer when booking.
Park entrance tickets are not included in the transfer price. Tickets are bought at the gate or pre-booked online via the official Plitvice Lakes National Park website. Pre-booking is strongly recommended in July–August because daily entry caps can sell out by midday.
Two common booking patterns: one-way transfer (we drop you at the park entrance, you take onward transport or a return transfer separately) or private day-trip transfer with waiting (driver waits at the park while you walk, then drives you back to Zadar). Both available — request which one when booking.
Everything specific to this route.
Around 2h 33m for 150 km via the A1 motorway and D1 mountain road.
No. Plitvice Lakes National Park tickets are paid separately at the gate or pre-booked on the official park website. Pre-booking is strongly recommended in July–August.
Yes — round-trip with waiting is available. Tell us how long you plan to walk in the park (typically 4–6 hours) and we’ll quote inclusively.
Entrance 1 (Rastovaca, north) starts you with the Lower Lakes and the big waterfall. Entrance 2 (Hladovina, south) starts with the Upper Lakes. Either works; tell us which you prefer when booking.
Yes — one-way is also common. We drop you at the park entrance; you take onward bus/train/separate transfer to your next destination.
"Picked up at Zadar and dropped right at the Plitvice entrance — no parking stress, no bus timetable. The drive up through the mountains was lovely. Driver was punctual and friendly."
"Booked a private day-trip from Zadar to Plitvice with waiting. The driver dropped us at Entrance 1, waited while we did the lakes, and drove us back. Perfect for a family."
We operate minibuses and full-size coaches for groups of 8 to 50 passengers. We usually respond promptly during business hours.
Sprinter-type · Families, small groups
30-seat coach · Tour groups, weddings
50-seat touring coach with WC
Tell us about your group and we’ll send you a custom quote — we usually respond promptly during business hours.
From €180 per vehicle. One-way or round-trip with waiting. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Park entrance tickets paid separately.