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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 an average ticket price of CHF11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF11, while a bus costs an average of CHF11.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
CHF11 Average price Cheapest | CHF24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Karlovac:
A train is CHF4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rijeka to Karlovac costing on average CHF11.
Other travel options to Karlovac take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Tickets start at around CHF11 compared to roughly CHF24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF13. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 13m 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.
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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.
6:00 AM1h45Rijeka7:45 AMKarlovacCHF101One-way0 transfers
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- 6:00 AM1h45Rijeka7:45 AMKarlovacCHF101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:00 AM1h45Rijeka7:45 AMKarlovacCHF101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:00 AM1h45Rijeka6:45 AMKarlovacCHF121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Karlovac:
A train is CHF4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rijeka to Karlovac costing on average CHF11.
Other travel options to Karlovac take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
- Around 6 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, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, 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.
- 6 direct buses per day with Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago, FlixBus, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Brioni Pula d.o.o., Autobusni Promet.
- 1 direct trains per day with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP).
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