# Plitvice and the Dalmatian coast to Kotor

> 6-day road trip of about 711 km (442 mi) with 7 stops, from Zagreb to Boka Kotorska. About 9 h 49 min of driving in total.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/guides/croatia-coast/

**At a glance:** 6-day road trip of about 711 km (442 mi) with 7 stops, from Zagreb to Boka Kotorska. About 9 h 49 min of driving in total. Waterfall lakes, Roman Split, the walls of Dubrovnik and a fjord-like bay.

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|---|---|
| Distance | 711 km (442 mi) |
| Driving | 9 h 49 min |
| Suggested days | 6 |
| Stops | 7 |
| Route | Zagreb → Boka Kotorska |
| Countries | Croatia, Montenegro |
| Updated | June 6, 2026 |

## Route description

From Zagreb, the A1 motorway and then the D1 lead south to Plitvička jezera, the Plitvice Lakes, sixteen terraced lakes joined by waterfalls and boardwalks. Buy tickets online in summer and start early, before the paths get crowded. A forest campsite near Rakovica is within easy reach of the entrances.

The route then crosses the mountains to the coast at Zadar, with its Roman forum and the Sea Organ on the waterfront. The A1 continues along the Dalmatian hinterland to Split, where the old town is built inside Diocletian’s Palace.

South of Split the coastal road winds above the sea past the Makarska Riviera; the Pelješac Bridge now lets you reach Dubrovnik without crossing the short Bosnian stretch at Neum. In Dubrovnik, walk the almost 2 km of Gradske zidine, the city walls, early in the day, before the cruise crowds; parking near the old town is scarce.

The last leg crosses into Montenegro and follows the shore of Boka Kotorska, a fjord-like bay, to the walled town of Kotor. Climb to the fortress for the view, and spend the night at the marina motorhome stopover. Montenegro is outside the EU, so carry your passport and vehicle papers and check that your insurance covers the country.

## Stop-by-stop itinerary

1. **Zagreb** (Croatia)
2. **Plitvička jezera** (Rakovica, Croatia): Sixteen terraced lakes joined by waterfalls and boardwalks. Buy tickets online in summer.
3. **Forest campsite, Rakovica** (Rakovica, Croatia)
4. **Zadar** (Croatia)
5. **Split** (Croatia)
6. **Gradske zidine** (Dubrovnik, Croatia): Walk the almost 2 km of walls around the old town. Go early, before the cruise crowds.
7. **Boka Kotorska** (Kotor, Montenegro): A fjord-like bay with a walled town. Climb to the fortress for the view.

## FAQs

**How long is Plitvice and the Dalmatian coast to Kotor?**
6-day road trip of about 711 km (442 mi) with 7 stops, from Zagreb to Boka Kotorska. About 9 h 49 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for Plitvice and the Dalmatian coast to Kotor?**
We suggest 6 days: about 9 h 49 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does Plitvice and the Dalmatian coast to Kotor start and end?**
It starts in Zagreb and ends in Boka Kotorska.

**Which countries does Plitvice and the Dalmatian coast to Kotor pass through?**
Croatia and Montenegro.