ZADAR → PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK
Private transfer · fixed 170 € per vehicle · ~130 km · ~1 h 35 min
Per vehicle, not per person — up to 4 passengers.
Door-to-door, on the most direct comfortable route.
Typical driving time in normal traffic.
Road tolls and luggage are already in the price.
Private transfer from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Book a private, door-to-door transfer from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park at a guaranteed fixed price of 170 € per vehicle. There is no meter running and nothing to negotiate — the price you confirm is the price you pay, with road tolls and luggage included.
Zadar is the closest coastal city to the lakes, which makes this the most comfortable Plitvice day trip we drive. Up the A1 and inland to the park entrances; with the return option the driver waits, so you can take the long loop instead of the short one.
Zadar is a historic peninsula city famous for its Roman forum, the Sea Organ and the Greeting to the Sun installations on its waterfront.
Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a chain of sixteen terraced lakes joined by countless waterfalls — Croatia's oldest and most visited national park.
The drive covers roughly 130 km and takes ~1 h 35 min in normal traffic. Your driver picks you up at the address you choose — accommodation, port, bus station — and drops you off exactly where you need to be.
For day trips we recommend the return option with waiting included (360 € total): your driver waits at the park while you explore and takes you back whenever you are ready — no schedules, no rush.
What's included
- Fixed price per vehicle (1–4 passengers) — no hidden costs
- Road tolls included
- Door-to-door service with luggage help
- Pick-up at any address you choose
- Optional waiting at the park while you visit (return option)
- Available 24/7 — cash and credit cards accepted
See every route in this group on our national park transfers page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the taxi from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park take?
The drive from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park takes about 1 h 35 min, covering roughly 130 km door to door. Exact times depend on traffic and your pick-up address, and your driver always plans enough of a buffer.
How much does a transfer from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park cost?
The fare from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park is fixed at 170 € per vehicle — that is the whole car, not a price per person, and road tolls and luggage are already in it. A return trip with waiting time included while you visit costs 360 €.
Is the Plitvice entrance ticket included?
No — the 170 € is for the driving. Plitvice tickets are timed and sell out in high summer, so book yours online and allow for the 1 h 35 min drive up from Zadar when you choose the slot; tell us which one you have and we will set the pick-up around it.
How long should we allow at the lakes?
Four to six hours is realistic if you want to walk the lower and upper lakes rather than rush a single loop — which, with 1 h 35 min of driving in each direction, makes this a full day out of Zadar. With the return option (360 € in total) your driver waits at the entrance the whole time, and that is what makes the day workable at all.
How do I pay for the Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park transfer?
You pay the driver at the end of the ride, in cash or by credit card, and nothing is taken up front. The 170 € you confirm when you book the Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park transfer is what you pay — there is no meter, and no surcharge for luggage or for a night pick-up.
Book Zadar → Plitvice Lakes National Park
Book Zadar → Plitvice Lakes National ParkFixed price 170 € per vehicle — we confirm by e-mail or phone
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