The cheapest and fastest coaches from Zagreb to Karlovac
Cheapest price on 29 Sept
6₫
Average ticket price on 29 Sept
57₫
Fastest journey on 29 Sept
40 m
Average journey duration on 29 Sept
47 m
Buses on 29 Sept
43
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Zagreb to Karlovac is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Karlovac will cost around 57₫ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 6₫.
On Tue, 29 Sept, we found 43 buses from Zagreb to Karlovac, including 43 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2:15 PM0h55Zagreb, Bus Station3:10 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)6 ₫1One-way0 changes
3:30 PM0h55Zagreb, Bus Station4:25 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)6 ₫1One-way0 changes
6:00 PM0h55Zagreb, Bus Station6:55 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)6 ₫1One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:30 PM0h55Zagreb, Bus Station1:25 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)6 ₫1One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:00 AM0h55Zagreb, Bus Station8:55 AMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)6 ₫1One-way0 changes
FlixBus2:30 PM0h40Zagreb, Bus Station3:10 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)7 ₫1One-way0 changes
4:00 PM0h45Zagreb, Bus Station4:45 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)12 ₫1One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:00 AM0h50Zagreb, Bus Station7:50 AMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)7 ₫1One-way0 changes
11:30 AM0h50Zagreb, Bus Station12:20 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)8 ₫1One-way0 changes
3:00 PM0h50Zagreb, Bus Station3:50 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)8 ₫1One-way0 changes
Live departures
Zagreb to Karlovac bus times
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Karlovac coaches for today, Monday, 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:40 AM Zagreb, Train Station | 1h25 | 7:05 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 6:40 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 5:45 AM Zagreb | 0h55 | 6:40 AM Karlovac | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 7:10 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:50 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 7:45 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:55 AM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 1h00 | 7:55 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 1h00 | 8:00 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h50 | 7:50 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 7:55 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 8:25 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 1h00 | 9:00 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 8:55 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 8:55 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 9:25 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 1h00 | 10:00 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 9:55 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 10:10 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 1h00 | 11:00 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 10:55 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 10:30 AM Zagreb | 0h55 | 11:25 AM Karlovac | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 11:25 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 11:00 AM Zagreb | 0h55 | 11:55 AM Karlovac | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 1h00 | 12:00 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 11:55 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 11:55 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 11:55 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h50 | 12:20 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Zagreb, Train Station | 0h55 | 12:45 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 1h00 | 1:00 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 12:55 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Zagreb, Train Station | 0h55 | 12:55 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 1:25 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 1h00 | 2:00 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 2:25 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Zagreb, Train Station | 0h55 | 2:30 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 2:30 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Zagreb, Train Station | 0h55 | 2:55 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 2:55 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:05 PM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 1h00 | 3:05 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 3:10 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h40 | 3:10 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h50 | 3:50 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 4:10 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 4:25 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 4:55 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h45 | 4:45 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM Zagreb, Train Station | 0h55 | 5:00 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 5:00 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 1h00 | 5:10 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Zagreb, Train Station | 0h45 | 5:45 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h45 | 5:45 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 0h50 | 5:50 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:25 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 6:20 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 5:25 PM Zagreb | 0h55 | 6:20 PM Karlovac | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 6:55 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h45 | 6:45 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 0h50 | 6:50 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Train Station | 0h45 | 6:45 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h50 | 7:50 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 8:55 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 9:55 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday, 29 September | |||||
![]() | 5:05 AM Zagreb, Train Station | 1h20 | 6:25 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:10 AM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 1h25 | 6:35 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1h15 | 6:25 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Zagreb to Karlovac
Buses from Zagreb to Karlovac run on average 24 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 6₫ if you book in advance.
There are 24 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 49 km distance in 40m.
Distance 49 km |
Average bus duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price 6₫ |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Zagreb to Karlovac coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zagreb to Karlovac by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlovac, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Nomago
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Support for visually impaired passengers.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Nomago
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Nomago
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (80x50x30).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Nomago
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Nomago
- Small pets allowed in carrier
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zagreb and Karlovac
Most Zagreb to Karlovac buses use the Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) station pair, with some services arriving at Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor. Use this guide to compare Zagreb and Karlovac bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Zagreb station do buses to Karlovac leave from?
Getting to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor from Zagreb city centre
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor is 1 km from Zagreb city centre. Public transport options include:
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor bus station facilities and services
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Zagreb (in the station), Bakery Delight (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor from Zagreb city centre
Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor is 1 km from Zagreb city centre. Public transport options include:
Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor bus station facilities and services
Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and snacks available inside the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor: Wheelchair ramps and accessible toilets available.
Getting to Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) from Zagreb city centre
Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) bus station facilities and services
Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square). ATMs are available at Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square): The square is pedestrian-friendly and accessible.
Which Karlovac station do buses from Zagreb arrive at?
Getting to Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor from Karlovac city centre
Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor is 1 km from Karlovac city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor bus station facilities and services
Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurants are located nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor. ATMs are available at Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor: The station is wheelchair accessible.
Getting to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) from Karlovac city centre
Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) bus station facilities and services
Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Snack bar available inside the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca). ATMs are available at Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca): Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
Getting to Karlovac, Toll booth highway exit from Karlovac city centre
Karlovac, Toll booth highway exit is 2 km from Karlovac city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlovac, Toll booth highway exit bus station facilities and services
Karlovac, Toll booth highway exit has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Karlovac, Toll booth highway exit. ATMs are available at Karlovac, Toll booth highway exit.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlovac, Toll booth highway exit.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlovac, Toll booth highway exit: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlovac, Toll booth highway exit: Accessible for individuals with disabilities.


