The average train between Salzburg and Karlovac takes 13h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg to Karlovac. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Salzburg and Karlovac. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Karlovac at 2:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Villach Hbf and take an average of 13h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Salzburg to Karlovac? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Karlovac. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Karlovac station via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
Salzburg to Karlovac train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Karlovac train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Karlovac Centar station.
The distance between Salzburg and Karlovac is 320 km. The road distance is 475 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Karlovac Centar via Villach Hbf, Ljubljana, and Zagreb Glavni Kol. in around 9h 44m.