The availability of toilets on Croatian buses in 2026 is a "mixed bag" and remains a common point of confusion for travelers. While many modern long-distance coaches operated by major carriers like Arriva, FlixBus, and Croatia Bus are physically equipped with onboard toilets, they are frequently kept locked by the drivers. This is often done to maintain cabin hygiene on long, winding coastal routes or because of the logistical difficulty of emptying the waste tanks at every stop. To compensate, bus drivers in Croatia are legally and culturally mandated to make regular rest stops every 2 to 2.5 hours at well-equipped service stations or bus terminals (autobusni kolodvor) which have clean, paid facilities. If you are traveling on a "local" or regional line (shorter than 3 hours), the bus will almost certainly not have a usable toilet. Travelers are advised to use the station facilities before boarding and to keep a small amount of 0.50€ or 1€ coins on hand, as many Croatian public restrooms require a small fee for entry.