Travelling by bus in Croatia The bus service in Croatia is excellent; more or less any small village can be reach by bus. After the new motorway has been partly completed, the bus is meanwhile also a great alternative time wise; between the larger cities like e.g. Zagreb and Split you can find express buses which in majority of cases are quite comfortable and in good condition. One of the reasons why buses are so popular here in Croatia is that buses also are inexpensive. The bus service in Croatia is excellent; more or less any small village can be reach by bus. After the new motorway has been partly completed, the bus is meanwhile also a great ... Read more

The journey on the bus As mentioned the busses are generally in good condition, but if you don’t catch a fast bus, they might also be long time vice, so it is a good idea to bring a book, and some music to listen to, also a pillow can be recommended. In most case it is not a problem to bringing a sandwich or some fruit for the trip, of course it is also advisable to bring enough water (Although most buses are air-conditioned, a packed bus can be very hot inside in the summer months). The longer routes normally have a planned stop at a restaurant on the way; check this out when you buy the ticket. As mentioned the busses are generally in good condition, but if you don’t catch a fast bus, they might also be long time vice, so it is a good idea to bring a book, and some music to listen ... Read more

Tickets and bus companies You can buy your bus ticket online here; for the summer season it is advisable to buy tickets in advance and this especially applies when travelling to and from larger cities. For most routes you can buy single and discounted return tickets. Majority of intercity bus routes are operated by private bus companies. The schedule states which bus company operates the route. The quality and service level may vary depending on the bus company but, generally speaking, most Croatian registered buses that are operative are in good condition. You can buy your bus ticket online here; for the summer season it is advisable to buy tickets in advance and this especially applies when travelling to and from larger cities. ... Read more