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Getting to Kornati National Park

Kornati National Park sits in Šibenik-Knin, Croatia, with Šibenik the nearest town of any size — about 45.9 km (28.5 mi) out, or roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.

Drive times from Kornati National Park

Kornati National Park sits close enough to Krka National Park, Paklenica National Park, Northern Velebit National Park, and Plitvice Lakes National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.

Parks you can pair with Kornati National Park
ParkApartEstimated drive
Krka National Park51.8 km (32.2 mi)1 hr 7 min
Paklenica National Park58.9 km (36.6 mi)1 hr 15 min
Northern Velebit National Park103 km (64.3 mi)1 hr 58 min
Plitvice Lakes National Park120 km (74.7 mi)2 hr 13 min

Towns to base yourself in

Towns nearest Kornati National Park
TownDistanceEstimated drive
Šibenik45.9 km (28.5 mi)1 hr 1 min
Knin74.4 km (46.2 mi)1 hr 32 min

How to read these numbers

Distances are straight-line between the town and the park centre. Drive estimates add a road factor and an average speed, which is close enough for planning but wrong wherever mountains, ferries, or seasonal closures are involved.

Inside a large park, getting from the entrance to the part you came to see can add another hour or more.

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Common questions

What is the closest town to Kornati National Park?

Šibenik, about 45.9 km (28.5 mi) away — roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.

Where should I stay when visiting Kornati National Park?

The practical bases are Šibenik and Knin — all within a reasonable drive of the park.