By Car
Croatia is a classic road trip destination. The coastal roads are spectacular, the highways modern, and with a car, you can reach remote bays and villages.
Distances from Germany
| From → To | km | Travel Time | Toll (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munich → Pula (Istria) | 520 | 5h | ~€25 (AT+SI) |
| Munich → Zagreb | 480 | 4:30h | ~€25 (AT+SI) |
| Munich → Split | 920 | 8:30h | ~€55 (AT+SI+HR) |
| Munich → Dubrovnik | 1,100 | 10h | ~€60 (AT+SI+HR) |
| Berlin → Zagreb | 900 | 8:30h | ~€30 |
| Vienna → Zagreb | 370 | 3:30h | ~€15 (AT+SI) |
Route Options
Route A (fastest): Via Austria + Slovenia
Munich → Salzburg → Villach → Karawanken Tunnel → Ljubljana → Zagreb → Coast. Toll: Austria (Vignette €10.20/10 days, Karawanken Tunnel €7.90) + Slovenia (e-Vignette €15/7 days, evignet.si).
Route B: Via Italy
Munich → Brenner → Verona → Trieste → Istria. Scenic, but more tolls and longer distance. Brenner toll €11 + Italian toll ~€25.
Toll in Croatia
The Croatian highways (autocesta) are toll roads. Payment at toll stations: Cash (Euro), credit card, or ENC transponder.
| Route | Price (Car) |
|---|---|
| Zagreb → Split (A1) | €28.10 |
| Zagreb → Dubrovnik (A1+A10) | ~€32 |
| Zagreb → Rijeka (A6) | €8.70 |
| Zagreb → Pula (A6+Istria) | ~€15 |
| Rijeka → Zadar | ~€15 |
ENC Transponder
The ENC Box (Electronic Toll Collection) allows for the express lane at all toll stations. Costs about €15 at any major toll station or gas station. In high season, it saves 15–30 minutes of waiting time, especially at the Sveti Rok Tunnel.
Fueling & Parking
- Gasoline: €1.45–1.60/liter, similar to Germany. Slightly more expensive on the coast.
- Gas Stations: Well-developed, even on the islands. Cards accepted everywhere.
- Parking: In coastal cities the biggest challenge. Dubrovnik: €4–8/h, Split: €2–4/h. Cheaper outside the centers (€1/h). Apps: EasyPark, FlowPay.
💡 Tipp
Parking in Dubrovnik is a nightmare (and expensive). Park on the outskirts (Ploče or Gruž) and take the bus. Or stay in Cavtat and travel by boat.