Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Šibenik travel guide

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You're Going to Love Šibenik

With a population of 37,112, Šibenik is the largest city in Sibensko-Kninska, Croatia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Šibenik has to offer.

When to visit Šibenik

Šibenik in October
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Šibenik in October
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Šibenik

Plane

Although Šibenik doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Split Airport (SPU), which is located 39 km from Šibenik. The shortest flight to Šibenik from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Šibenik, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Šibenik to Vienna takes 15h 01m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Budapest, expect to pay about £83 for a 17h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Šibenik is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 50 km from Šibenik. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Garage No 1, among others, in Split.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Šibenik, including FlixBus, Bus and Arriva. From Dubrovnik, the bus ride to Šibenik takes 370 km and will cost you around £13. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 459 km. The most popular bus station is Šibenik Hotel Panorama, located 5 km from the city centre of Šibenik. Šibenik Autobusni kolodvor is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Šibenik doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Split Airport (SPU), which is located 39 km from Šibenik. The shortest flight to Šibenik from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Šibenik, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Šibenik to Vienna takes 15h 01m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Budapest, expect to pay about £83 for a 17h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Šibenik is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 50 km from Šibenik. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Garage No 1, among others, in Split.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Šibenik, including FlixBus, Bus and Arriva. From Dubrovnik, the bus ride to Šibenik takes 370 km and will cost you around £13. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 459 km. The most popular bus station is Šibenik Hotel Panorama, located 5 km from the city centre of Šibenik. Šibenik Autobusni kolodvor is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Šibenik

BWKBol
SPUSplit
ZADZadar

Airlines serving Šibenik

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Šibenik

Most booked hotels in Šibenik

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Amadria Park Beach Hotel Jure
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Amadria Park Family Hotel Jakov
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Hotel Olympia
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hotel Olympia Sky
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Hotel Miramare
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Hotel Skradinski Buk
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Šibenik

Expect to pay £1.26 per litre in Šibenik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.04 and £20.05. The most frequently booked car type in Šibenik is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.26 per litre in Šibenik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.04 and £20.05. The most frequently booked car type in Šibenik is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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