How to get to Krka National Park through the right entrance
How to get to Krka National Park starts with choosing Lozovac or Skradin for a visit to Skradinski buk. Lozovac is the main road approach for individual visitors and coaches; Skradin connects to the waterfall by park boat or a walking and cycling route. These are different arrival arrangements, so use the intended entrance as the destination when planning the final stage of the journey.
For Lozovac, follow the park signs after the Šibenik motorway exit. The park bus normally serves the approach from April to October, with access by private vehicle provided in winter. Skradin’s regular boat season also runs from April to October. The waterfall walk begins after the entrance approach, so transport time alone does not describe the visit. Choose a departure time that leaves space for both the circuit and the journey back to your base.
Public buses from Split, Zadar and Šibenik
Skradin is reached by intercity buses from Split and Zadar, with advertised minimum journey times of 1 hour 10 minutes and 50 minutes respectively, consulted on 12 November 2026. Those figures concern the bus journey to Skradin. Stops listed include Skradin AS on D56 and Skradin on Zagrađe, rather than a stop directly at the waterfall.
Šibenik’s regional network lists route 54 towards Skradin and Varivode. Match the actual stop and return service to the park visit. Compare the Zadar and Šibenik tour options when an organised departure suits the day better.
Our pick: private pickup
A private trip with pickup in Split, Trogir or nearby areas is an alternative way to visit the park.
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Private travel from Split or Trogir
A private park excursion offers accommodation pickup and return transport, with park admission and other fees paid separately.
Taxi and transfers from Split Airport (SPU)
Split Airport (SPU) is an arrival option for a journey continuing by road to Skradin or Lozovac. Arrange a taxi or transfer around the final destination you need, distinguishing a stay in Skradin from a park entrance visit. The airport stage, entrance approach and waterfall circuit belong in separate parts of the schedule.
Zadar Airport (ZAD) is an equally relevant airport for collecting a car and continuing towards the park. Use the arrival airport and accommodation together when planning the route, especially if collecting a vehicle on arrival and returning it after the stay. For time spent in the city before the park day, planning a stay in Split covers the city side of the itinerary.
Car rental and parking
Zadar Airport is a car collection point for a self-drive visit, with Split Airport as an alternative arrival and collection location. A car suits an itinerary involving different park access points, while a visit concentrated on Skradinski buk can also be planned around a bus or organised excursion. Keep the chosen entrance and parking arrangement together in the driving plan.
Lozovac has free parking throughout the year. Skradin has privately operated paid parking, so the choice changes both the arrival method and the parking arrangement. For Roški slap in summer, the park describes parking at Laškovica and Bogatić with onward transport. Restricted park roads require permission; a rental vehicle does not provide access to every visitor location. Collecting the car at Zadar Airport provides a starting point for this road-based itinerary.
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Private pickup or a shared day trip
The private Krka excursion provides pickup and drop-off in Split, Trogir or nearby areas, private transport and a park visit. Its detailed duration is 3 to 5 hours; a Trogir stop and a lunch or wine-tasting upgrade depend on the selected option. Admission and other fees are extra. This is an excursion alternative with accommodation pickup, not an airport transfer.
Shared day trips from Split offer another way to combine travel with a park visit. For independent arrivals, the park’s 25 May 2026 announcement describes choosing embarkation and disembarkation times when buying Skradin tickets. Align those times with the bus or car journey, and use the ticket guide to distinguish admission from additional boat excursions.
Questions about getting to Krka
How long does the bus from Split take?
1 hour 10 minutes is the advertised minimum for the Split to Skradin bus journey, consulted on 12 November 2026. This is transport to Skradin, followed by the chosen park approach and visit. Allow separately for reaching the stop, the boat or walking route, and the return connection.
Can I park free at Lozovac?
Yes, Lozovac has free parking throughout the year. The entrance uses a regular park bus from April to October, while private vehicle access is provided in winter. Skradin has a different arrangement with privately operated paid parking and an onward boat or walking approach to Skradinski buk.
Where does the private excursion start?
The private Krka excursion starts with pickup in Split, Trogir or nearby areas and provides a park visit with return transport. Its accommodation pickup serves the day excursion. Plan the airport journey separately, and budget for the park admission and other fees excluded from the excursion price.