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Lakes on boardwalks or waterfalls on a river: the two most visited parks in Croatia compared month by month, with official 2026 prices, entrances, time needed and rules.
€40Plitvice
€40Krka
July · morning entry · checked 17 Sep 2026
02 · Prices 2026
Both parks use the same four seasons and the same summer price. The difference is in winter, in spring and after the afternoon cut-off.
| Adult day ticket | Plitvice Lakes | Krka | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| January–March, November–December | €10 | €7 | Krka €3 cheaper |
| April–May, October | €23 | €20 | Krka €3 cheaper |
| June–September | €40 | €40 | same |
| June–September, late entry | €25 | €30 | Plitvice €5 cheaper |
| Children 7–18, June–September | €15 | €15 | |
| Krka without Skradinski buk, June–September | – | €20 |
Adult rates taken automatically from both price lists; last fetch here 17 Sep 2026 and 17 Sep 2026. Late entry: Plitvice from 16:00 in June–August and 15:00 in September, Krka from 15:00.Plitvice Lakes: price list ↗ Krka: price list 2026 (PDF) ↗
03 · In the ticket
At Plitvice, boats and the panoramic train are part of the ticket. At Krka, the park boat and buses are included seasonally, while excursions to Visovac cost extra.
04 · Side by side
The answers come from the two park guides, each with the official source.
Plitvice Lakes
Between 2 and 8 hours, depending on the official programme you choose. The length and duration of each route are listed under Hikes & routes.
Lake tour programmes ↗Krka
Between 2 and 4 hours for the official programmes. The length and duration of each route are listed under Hikes & boat trips.
Skradinski buk circular trail ↗Plitvice Lakes
Neither is better in general: the two entrances serve different programmes. Routes A, B, C and K1 start at Entrance 1, routes E, F, H and K2 at Entrance 2. The ticket you book must match the entrance you choose.
How to get here & entrances ↗Krka
Skradin or Lozovac, but only one of them per day for Skradinski buk: the whole-park ticket is valid for each site only once, so if you arrive via Lozovac you cannot come back later by boat from Skradin, and vice versa.
Visitor rules & FAQ ↗Plitvice Lakes
No. Swimming in the lakes is not allowed. The lakes are dammed by tufa barriers that are still growing, which is why walking on the barriers and swimming are prohibited.
Visitor rules and FAQ ↗Krka
Only at three designated spots: at Roški slap, in Stinice and at Pisak, from 1 June to 30 September, at your own risk and depending on the weather and water level. Swimming at Skradinski buk is not allowed, and jumping from waterfalls or bridges is prohibited.
Visitor rules & FAQ ↗Plitvice Lakes
Yes, on a lead. Check the rules for transport and facilities when planning your visit.
Visitor rules and FAQ ↗Plitvice Lakes
Yes, at Hotel Jezero, a hotel in the park near Entrance 2 and Lake Kozjak. The park authority lists parking, Wi-Fi and pet-friendly rooms, among other things. Check terms directly with the hotel.
Hotel Jezero: operator ↗Krka
Not in the park itself: there is no accommodation in the national park. Nearby, Camping Skradinske Delicije in Skradin has electricity, water and sanitary facilities, and according to the operator is about 500 m from the boat pier.
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From Zagreb, Split or Vodice: these tours and tickets include park admission according to the list of inclusions.
Plitvice Lakes · GetYourGuide
Guided day trip by bus with a stop in Rastoke. Park entrance is included. Boat and panoramic train rides in the park depend on the season and operations.
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Plitvice Lakes · GetYourGuide
By bus from Split to the lakes, followed by a guided park visit with boat and panoramic train rides. The meeting point is the Booker Travel Agency office.
3,501 reviews on GetYourGuidefrom €89as of 4 Oct
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Krka · GetYourGuide
Entry ticket from the provider. According to the product page it includes entrance to Skradinski buk and all sights on land, including Roški slap, Manojlovac, Burnum, the Puljane Eco-Campus and Kistanje.
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Boat excursions to Visovac and Roški slap not included
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Krka · GetYourGuide
Excursion boat from the harbour of Vodice on the coast near Šibenik: past St Nicholas Fortress and Šibenik, a short stop at a mussel farm, then through the Krka estuary and Lake Prokljan up the gorge to the dock at Skradinski buk. Most of the trip is outside the national park; according to the park authority, the park boundary begins above the Skradin bridge. In the park you have about three hours to yourself, and in the afternoon you return the same way. According to the list of inclusions, park entrance, a guide and fresh mussels are included; lunch and tips are not.
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Docks at Skradinski buk, about three hours in the park
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06 · FAQ
Every answer comes from the data on this page.
It depends on what you want; the Atlas compares both on its Croatia comparison page. One clear difference: at Krka, swimming is allowed at three designated spots, Roški slap, Stinice and Pisak, from 1 June to 30 September and at your own risk. Swimming is not allowed at Skradinski buk.
In summer both charge €40 per adult. Krka is cheaper from January to March and in November and December (€7 instead of €10) and in April, May and October (€20 instead of €23). After the afternoon cut-off, Plitvice is cheaper: €25 against €30.
At Plitvice from 16:00 in June, July and August and from 15:00 in September; at Krka from 15:00 from June to September. Rate B only exists from June to September; the cut-off time is in the price list and is taken over here every day. Children aged 7 to 18 then pay €9 instead of €15, students €15 instead of €25.
Sources · checked 17 Sep 2026
