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Compare bus and train for Karlovac to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlovac to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei243 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei243, while a bus costs an average of lei243.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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lei243 Average price Cheapest | lei62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around lei243 compared to roughly lei62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei-181.30. The journey takes 54m versus 54m 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 Zagreb
How to get from Karlovac to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlovac to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:25 PM0h55Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)11:20 PMZagreb, Bus Stationlei331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:25 PM0h55Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)11:20 PMZagreb, Bus Stationlei331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus6:25 PM0h40Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)7:05 PMZagreb, Bus Stationlei901One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus8:05 PM1h05Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)9:10 PMZagreb, Bus Stationlei341One-way0 transfers
10:15 AM0h55Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)11:10 AMZagreb, Bus Stationlei341One-way0 transfers
9:30 AM0h55Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Stationlei341One-way0 transfers
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- Around 28 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlovac and Zagreb as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Autopromet Slunj, Infobus, Nomago, FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Zagreb by bus.
- 28 direct buses per day with Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Autopromet Slunj, Infobus, Nomago, FlixBus, GoOpti.
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