GETTING THERE

Vinodol Region (Crikvenica – Vinodol – Novi Vinodolski) is located along the northern Adriatic coast, offering a charming mix of coastal beauty and historic hinterland, just a short drive from major Croatian and Central European cities.

To plan your travel and explore transport options to Crikvenica, Vinodol, or Novi Vinodolski, you can visit Rome2Rio, a useful resource to check connections from anywhere in the world.

  • By Plane

The Vinodol region is easily reached from several nearby international airports, with the Rijeka Airport on Krk Island being the closest option for direct seasonal flights.

  • Rijeka Airport (RJK) – 25 km
  • Pula Airport (PUY) – 140 km
  • Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) – 180 km
  • Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) – 155 km
  • Trieste Airport (TRS) – 150 km
  • Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) – 260 km

  • By Car

The region is well-connected by the A6 and A7 motorways, providing a smooth drive from inland Croatia or neighboring countries. Coastal road D8 offers scenic views of the Adriatic Sea.

  • From Zagreb: approx. 1 hr 45 min via A6
  • From Ljubljana: approx. 2 hrs
  • From Trieste: approx. 2 hrs 15 min

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There are frequent bus lines from Rijeka, Zagreb, and other Croatian cities to Crikvenica and Novi Vinodolski. Some routes continue to smaller villages in the Vinodol Valley.
For schedules and online booking, visit BusCroatia.com.

  • By Train

While Crikvenica and Novi Vinodolski do not have direct rail stations, the nearest major train station is in Rijeka, well-connected to the rest of Croatia. From Rijeka, buses or private transfers can easily take you to the coast in under an hour.