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Compare bus and train for Zagreb to Karlovac
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Karlovac among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €92 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €92, while a bus costs an average of €92.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€92 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around €92 compared to roughly €12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€80. The journey takes 55m versus 55m 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 Zagreb to Karlovac by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Karlovac is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:15 PM 0h55 Zagreb, Bus Station 3:10 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:15 PM 0h55 Zagreb, Bus Station 3:10 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus2:30 PM 0h40 Zagreb, Bus Station 3:10 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:30 PM 0h55 Zagreb, Bus Station 4:25 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers9:00 AM 0h55 Zagreb, Bus Station 9:55 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers6:00 PM 0h55 Zagreb, Bus Station 6:55 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 33 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Karlovac as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor.
- Travel with GoOpti, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, FlixBus, Nomago, Autopromet Slunj, Infobus to go to Karlovac by bus.
- 33 direct buses per day with GoOpti, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, FlixBus, Nomago, Autopromet Slunj, Infobus.
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