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Submitted by Croatia Expert on Monday, 16 March 200914 Comments

motorway-a1-zagreb-dubrovnikDuring the last decade, Croatia has been in process of building new motorways trough out the country, expect for the last 140 km from Ravča (Ploće) to Dubrovnik, the main parts of the motorways is now finished.

A1 Zagreb – Dubrovnik

The Motorway A1 is also called Europe’s most beautiful highway, once you have driven it I am sure you will agree to this.

Currently a total of 456 km between Zagreb and Ploče (Ravča), has been finished, from the last exit there Is about 10 km to Ploče and about 95 km to Dubrovnik.

Toll fees apply on the Croatian motorway e.g. is the price from Zagreb to Zadar 105 kn, Zagreb – Split 157 kn and Zagreb to the current end point Ravča – 187 kn.

INSIDER TIP: if you should get hungry driving on A1, I recommend you to stop by the restaurant Macola which is situated about 200 km from Zagreb.

A1/A6 Zagreb – Rijeka

The 140 km long motorway between Zagreb and Rijeka was finalized at the end of 2008, tool fee for the 140 km motorway is 60 kn.

Below you can find detail information about toll cost and exit point on the Croatian Motorway

Vehicle Categories and Toll Prices

I A Motor vehicles with the properties of motorcycles, also include three-wheeled and four-wheeled motorcycles.

I Motor vehicles with two axles up to the 1.30 m measured at first axle except for motor vehicles from II b) category. – (Category for any normal car).

II a) Motor vehicles with three or more axles up to 1.30 m measured at first axle,

b) Motor vehicles with two axles greater than 1.90 m, and the maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg. (Category for cars with Caravan).

III Motor vehicles with two or three axles, with the height above 1.30 m measured at first axle with the maximum permissible weight over 3,500 kg and motors vehicles listed under II b) with trailers.

IV Motor vehicles with four or more axles with the height greater than 1.30 m measured at first axle with the maximum permissible weight of over 3,500 kg.

Toll fees in Istria:

Currently the only tool fees which applies to the Istrien Y is the fee for passing tunnel Učka and the Mirna Brige, the Istrian Y is current being Expanted in to a 4 track motorway between Umag and Pula, once this expansion (plan 2011) has been completed, motorway toll will also apply on this road, according to number of Kilometres.

Toll payment Options:

On the Croatian Highway all major credit cards as well as Kuna are accepted, also payment with foreign currencies are possible, but please note that any return will be done in Kuna.

Information about the Motorway/freeway access / exit points

Below you can find see which freeway exit point is the most suitable for your holiday destination and browse our price table to see which toll you have to pay. Easy way to search is to use CRTL + F

A1 Zagreb: After exiting motorway A1 in Zagreb, there is option to continue on the motorway A3 to Ljubijana, motorway A5 to Osijek, Motorway A2 to Varaždin and Motorway A4 to Goričan of course you can also continue to Zagreb centre which is about 8 km from the Zagreb exit point.

A1 Dermeje: IMPORTANT In June 2009 a new exit point open in Demerje – which is 3 km before the Zagreb exit, when you come from south, this exit point only accept payment by credit cards or electronic toll – ENC. As most Croatians are not paying with Credit card, you can avoid staying in line if you take this exit, and pay with your credit card.

A1 Jastrebarsko:

A1 Karlovac: The Karlovac exit point, is the exit point to use if you are heading for Plitvice lakes coming from Zagreb.

A1 Bosiljevo:

A1 Ogulin: This exit could be used for going to Novi Vinodolski, but this Is not the most comfortable way to get there!

A1 Brinje:

A1 Žuta Lokva: This exit can be recommended if you are going to Senj, Novi Vinodolsk, Island Rab and Island Pag (Novalja and Pag city). You could even use this exit point to get to Rijeka (from south), it will take about same time as going on the motorway, and you will avoid Toll on the motorway.

A1 Otočac: From this exit you have the shortest distance to the National park Sjeverni Velebit.

A1 Perušić:

A1 Gospić: This exit has the shortest connection to Karlobag, and the ferry to Pag city, also from here you can access to D25 which connects to D1 in Korenice (road to Plitvice Lakes).

A1 Gornja Ploča: this exit can be recommended if you come from south and are heading for National Park Plitvice.

A1 Sveti Rok: exit to Gračac and knin (when you come from north). In fall and winter you can experience that the motorway is closed around Sveti Rok do to the Bora wind, in that case you will have to exit the motorway here, and pass the mountain on the old road, which is a bit of an adventure.

A1: Maslenica Is the closest exit to Starigrad and to the National Park Paklenica, (exit point from the south in case of motorway closure to do Bora wind.)

A1 Posedarje: Exit point for the Paški most bridge to Island of Pag.

A1 Zadar zapad / west: Exit Point to Zadar, Petrčane, Nin, Zaton and Vir

A1 Zadar istok / east: Exit point to Zadar, Zemunik (Zadar Airport), Bibinje and Sukošan

A1 Benkovac: Exit point to Biograd na moru, Turanj, Pakoštane.

A1 Pirovac: Exit point for Murter is also recommendable for Pakoštane if you come from south and for Vodice if you are coming from north.

A1 Skradin: Exit point for Skradin and lower parts of National Park Krka.

A1 Šibenik: Exit point for Šibenik, Primošten, Rogoznica, Marina if you come from North and exit point to Vodice and upper part of National park Krka when you come from South.

A1 Vrpolje:

A1 Prgomet: Exit point for Trogir, Seget Vranjica, Marina, Island Cievo and Kaštela.

A1 Vučevica: Very little useful exit point.

A1 Dugopolje: Exit point Split, Podstrana, Sinj Islands Brac, Hvar Vis, Omis, and Kaštela.

A1 Bisko:

A1 Blato na cetini: Exit point to Omis, Dugi Rat, Lokva Rogoznica

A1 Šestanovac: Exit point to Mimice, Pisak, Brela, Makarska and Tućepi when you come from North.

A1 Zagvozd:

A1 Ravča: Exit point to Makarska (South); Tućepi, Podgora, Igrane, Zaostrog and Ploće, be aware that the road from Ravča to Ploće is a bit adventures and can be challenging if you are travelling with a caravan.

A6 Vrbovsko:

A6 Ravna Gora:

A6 Delnice: Exit point to one of Croatia’s unknown treasures, the National park Risnjak

A6 Vrata: Exit point to Island Krk, Crikvenica

A6 Oštrovica:

A6 Rijeka (Kun): Ending point of A6 from here you can easily connect to the Istrian Y, which is the easiest way to get to cities like, Umag, Novigrad, Rovinj, Vrsar, Porec and Pula when you come from Zagreb or Split.

Road assistance:

If you should be in need of road assistance, you can reach the Croatian road assistance under +385 1 987, on there homepage www.hak.hr you also find information about the Croatia roads in general.

HAK has a information number, which give you general traffic information, the number is + 385 1 4640 800, press 3 to get information on English.

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  • ylliricon said:

    “The Motorway A1 is also called Europe’s most beautiful highway” i agree with you there i use A1 to trsvel from london, uk to kosovo and the only part of the journey i look forward and cant wait for every year is the crostian A1 motorway that’s a unique beauty

    i cant wait for the rest of the motorway to finish hopefully no more entering bosnia :) to go to dubrovnik

  • Croatia Expert (author) said:

    i just passed by Ploce the other day, they are still building :) so the last part of the motorway will be finalized

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  • Barry Bunn said:

    I am about to drive from London to Bar (Montenegro). When I have done this in the past the last section, after Split has wrecked me. I was hoping the highway from Split to Dubrovnic would be finished.
    Could someone tell me A) how much of the last leg from Split to Dubrovnic is highway and how much is coastal road and b) a good place to sleep just before the road turns coastal so I can take on the last leg of the journey afresh?
    Thanks BB

  • Croatia Expert (author) said:

    Hi Barry,

    What a coincident

    I actually went to Dubrovnik today from Split, so I have fresh information about the motorway. From the current ending point in Ravča there is 140 km to Dubrovnik, it take about 40 minutes on a relative small road to climb down to the coastal road in Ploče, (It might even be better to go direction Metoković and then get on the coastal road in Opuzen – but I did not try way yet.)

    After exiting highway you could maybe find accommodation in Vrgorac or Prolog, which is the two first cities you come to, I can although not say for sure as I never stayed there my selves, alternatively you stay overnight in Klek which is few km after you get on the coastal road in Opuzen.

    Brgds, Morten

  • George said:

    Morten
    In a few weeks I will drive from Split to Dubrovnik (and then return). What is your best advice as the route to take, combining sightseeing and speed. I am inclined to take the motorway from Split to Ravča and then go via Ploce to Dubrovnik. Is this the best way? Do you know approximate driving times (Split-Ravča Ravča-Ploce and Ploce-Dubrovnik?
    Thanks so much
    George
    California

  • Croatia Expert (author) said:

    Hi George,

    If you haven’t driven on the coastal road between Split and Dubrovnik, you should for sure do that in one of the directions, it is a really beautiful trip, which will take you about 4.5 hours, if you sticking to speed limits

    Last Thursday I went to Dubrovnik from Split, on the motorway It took me around 50 minutes to get from centre of Split to ending point Ravča and another 35-40 minutes from ending point to Ploče, from Ploće it took me around 2 hours to Dubrovnik, so I total around 3.5 hours, on days with less traffic you might be able to do the trip in a bit more then 3 hours.

    Brgds, Morten

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  • Kriticat said:

    Hi there
    Great site, thanks for all the info so far. Hope you can help me with a bit more up to date info
    In the next couple of weeks I’m planning to drive to Greece pulling a trailer/caravan, and am really looking forward to the Zagreb-Dubrovnik section. Last time I went that way was at least 18 years ago, I’m sure it’s changed a lot…
    Can you tell me how much of the A1 is completed now, and is it ok to sleep on motorway service areas – we used to pull over in the campervan on the old road, but it’s probably different now!
    Also, do you know anything about the road beyond, in montenegro and albania?
    thanks for your help

  • Croatia Expert (author) said:

    Hi Kriticat

    That is what you call a long trip!! Ravca is still the last exit point from there you have 140 km on partly very small road to Dubrovnik. I am not sure it it actually allow to sleep on the motorway service areas, but i see many who do so, so i guess it should not be any problem, regarding the roads further down i unfortunately cant help you with any information. I wish you a nice trip.

    Kindest regards, Morten

  • Brian said:

    Hi Morten:

    I am traveling for the first time to Croatia nest September. I intend to travel to Dubravink by car. Are there any concerns about passing through Bosnia? Is it easy or are there long waits? Is there another route? I also intend to travel into Montenegro (bay of Kotor)for a day trip, is this a bad idea due to border crossings?

    Thanks for any advise!

  • Croatia Expert (author) said:

    Hi Brian, i would guess i went through Bosinian about 25 times going to Dubrovnik, till now i never hat to wait more then 1 or 2 minutes, so i think you should have no problem in September. The only think you have to watch out for when you drive on the part of the coastal road going through Bosnia, is speeding, the Police is quite often standing somewhere with the radar. In relation to Montenegro i dont have any own experience, but i havent heard there should be any problem.

    Brgds, Morten

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