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Compare bus for Karlovac to Opatija
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlovac to Opatija among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, while a bus costs an average of €21.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-1.29. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 1h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Karlovac to Opatija
How to get from Karlovac to Opatija by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlovac to Opatija is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:25 PM1h55Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)4:20 PMOpatija, Bus Station€171One-way0 transfers
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2:25 PM1h55Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)4:20 PMOpatija, Bus Station€171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:25 PM1h55Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)4:20 PMOpatija, Bus Station€171One-way0 transfers
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8:25 AM2h10Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)10:35 AMOpatija, Bus Station€171One-way0 transfers
8:25 AM2h16Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)10:41 AMIčići, Liburnijska ulica€171One-way0 transfers
3:55 PM2h25Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)6:20 PMOpatija, Bus Station€171One-way0 transfers
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- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlovac and Opatija as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) and arrive in Opatija, Bus Station.
- Travel with Nomago, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Autotrans by Arriva, Brioni Pula d.o.o., FlixBus, Autobusni Promet to go to Opatija by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with Nomago, Autotrans by Arriva, Brioni Pula d.o.o., Autobusni Promet.
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