The 11 Best Croatia Train Journeys

1.Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Train and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,093 reviews · from $28Our pick

Review of Plitvice Lakes guided walking tour with electric boat, panoramic train, expert guides, park tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“Plitvice lakes is not to be missed when visiting Croatia… absolutely breathtaking. However the experience was made so much better by choosing a guide to show us the way and provide valuable commentary. Our guide was over and above in terms of his passion, knowledge and love for the lakes and National Park. He made a great experience even better !!”

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2.Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 802 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Review of the Plitvice Lakes guided tour with reserved entry, park train, boat ride, practical costs, walking demands, and guide tips.

“We really enjoyed the tour! Bethsy showed us around the park wonderfully, explaining everything with great attention to detail. On top of that, she took many beautiful photos for us to remember the day. We’d happily do it again – highly recommended!”

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3.From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Tour with Boat & Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Review of the Zadar to Plitvice Lakes tour, with boat and train rides, route advice, costs, timing, guides, and practical tips.

“Communication was great and our guide was very informative. There was a long and a short route option. We chose the long route and it wasn’t difficult; the path was mostly flat and there were places to eat/rest along the way. It was the perfect day out!”

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4.From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Boat & Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 1 day · from $53

Review of the Plitvice Lakes day tour from Zadar, with boat, panoramic train, guide, costs, timing, route tips, and honest pros and cons.

“The team picked me up and dropped me off at my location. (Use the what’s app to schedule). The bus there and back was fine. The guide was very nice and informative with clear instructions. The lakes are beautiful! It was worth the trip if you don’t have a car.”

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5.Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik with Train Ride and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $96

Review of Dubrovnik’s Konavle Valley wine tour, with train ride, family wineries, water mill, tastings, snacks, value, and practical tips.

“The wine tour was very enjoyable and exceeded expectations. The tour guides were very pleasant and handled those who spoke English as well as those speaking German.”

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6.Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $42

Review of Plitvice Lakes tour with reserved park entry, guide, train and boat rides, pricing, route details, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“What an amazing experience! I took my mother who is about to turn 80 and our guide, Angelo was brilliant at making sure she was fine throughout without ruining anyone else's trip. The historical background we were given and just this incredible natural beauty was all out of this world!”

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7.Plitvice Lakes National Park: Walking, Boat, and Train Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 5 hours

Explore Plitvice Lakes by foot, boat, and panoramic train, with a private English guide, waterfalls, 12 upper lakes, and flexible booking.

“Wir hatten einen wundervollen Familienausflug bei den Plitvicer Seen. Unser Guide Tony war sehr freundlich und führte uns mit einigen interessanten Informationen durch den Park.”

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8.Zagreb: Group walking tour of Zagreb (funicular included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 2h 30m · from $23Best value

Explore Zagreb’s key sights on a 150-minute small-group walk, hear the noon cannon, ride the funicular when reopened, and get local tips.

“Very knowledgeable tour, easy to get along with, suitable for all, would highly recommend Zagreb Stories to everyone”

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9.Zagreb: Plitvice With Secured Tickets, Boat And Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $141

Review of Zagreb’s Plitvice Lakes day trip with reserved entry, guided walks, boat and shuttle rides, costs, route, and practical tips.

“Ottima esperienza e guida perfetta, professionale e gentile. La consiglio Veramente”

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10.Plitvice Private Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 4 - 6 hours

Explore Plitvice Lakes with a private guide, reserved park entry, shuttle train, waterfalls, zigzag trails, and a scenic boat ride.

“Die Eintritt Tickets müssten offensichtlicher mit „extra Kosten“ beschrieben werden! Viel zu teuer. Man denkt der Eintritt ist im Preis inbegriffen. Schade, ansonsten war es schön.”

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11.Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes With Secured Tickets, Boat And Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $143Top rated

Review of Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes with guided walks, boat and train rides, Rastoke stop, ticket advice, pricing, and practical tips.

“Visiting the lakes was the highlight of our trip to Croatia; the lakes, waterfalls and views are absolutely mindblowing. Our tour guide from Allegra was a very intelligent and pleasant guy who lived in the Plitvice area since his childhood, and sharRead more”

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