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Compare train and bus for Rijeka to Karlovac
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rijeka to Karlovac among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Karlovac:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rijeka to Karlovac costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Karlovac take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
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How to get from Rijeka to Karlovac by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rijeka to Karlovac is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:00 AM1h35Rijeka, Bus Station12:35 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:00 AM1h35Rijeka, Bus Station12:35 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:30 PM1h30Rijeka, Bus Station5:00 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:00 PM1h35Rijeka, Bus Station2:35 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)$101One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM1h35Rijeka, Bus Station8:35 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)$101One-way0 transfers
4:00 PM1h44Rijeka, Bus Station5:44 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Karlovac:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rijeka to Karlovac costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Karlovac take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rijeka and Karlovac as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Rijeka, Bus Station and arrive in Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca).
- Travel with Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago, FlixBus, GoOpti, Brioni Pula d.o.o., Autobusni Promet to go to Karlovac by bus.
- Travel with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Karlovac by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago, FlixBus, GoOpti, Brioni Pula d.o.o., Autobusni Promet.
- 1 direct trains per day with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP).
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