How to travel from Rijeka to Karlovac

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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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$14

Average price

Cheapest

$29

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 13m

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The cheapest way to travel from Rijeka to Karlovac is a train with an average price of $9 (€8).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Rijeka to Karlovac is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Karlovac take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rijeka and Karlovac including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Rijeka to Karlovac among Omio's users.

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from Rijeka to Karlovac

How to get from Rijeka to Karlovac by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Rijeka to Karlovac is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    11:00 AM1h35
    Rijeka, Bus Station
    12:35 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    11:00 AM1h35
    Rijeka, Bus Station
    12:35 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    3:30 PM1h30
    Rijeka, Bus Station
    5:00 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    1:00 PM1h35
    Rijeka, Bus Station
    2:35 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    7:00 PM1h35
    Rijeka, Bus Station
    8:35 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    4:00 PM1h44
    Rijeka, Bus Station
    5:44 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rijeka to Karlovac

Travel to Karlovac easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rijeka to Karlovac.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rijeka and Karlovac including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rijeka to Karlovac is a train with an average price of $9 (€8).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Rijeka to Karlovac is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Karlovac take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 49m.

The distance from Rijeka to Karlovac is approximately 55 miles (90 km).
The average frequency per day from Rijeka to Karlovac is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rijeka to Karlovac:
  • Buses mostly depart from Rijeka, Bus Station and arrive in Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rijeka to Karlovac, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rijeka to Karlovac with the following travel companies:
  • 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).
Omio customers who travel from Rijeka to Karlovac often also extend their vacation to go to Zagreb, Jezerce, Plitvicka Jezera, Pula, Slunj. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlovac and these popular destinations at a great price.

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