There are 6 ways to get from Karlovac to Sarajevo by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Karlovac Centar to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train
- Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Sarajevo (SJJ)plane ZAG - SJJ
5h 2m$93–202Bus via Derventa
cheapest- Take the bus from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Derventa, Milovana Bjeloševića Belogbus
- Take the bus from Derventa, Milovana Bjeloševića Belog to Dobojbus
- Take the bus from Kakanj, Autobuska stanica to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
8h 38m$50–98Drive 423.2 km
- Drive from Karlovac to Sarajevocar 423.2 km
5h 12m$69–100Bus
- Take the bus from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Sarajevo , East Sarajevo Bus Stationbus
9h 17m$70–230Bus via Banja Luka
- Take the bus from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor to Banja Luka, Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Banja Luka, Autobuska Stanica to Sarajevo , East Sarajevo Bus Stationbus
10h 15m$113–138Bus #2
- Take the bus from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor to Bugojno, Autobusni kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Bugojno, Autobusni kolodvor to Sarajevo , East Sarajevo Bus Stationbus
11h 25m
Karlovac to Sarajevo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karlovac to Sarajevo is to bus via Derventa which costs $45 - $100 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Karlovac to Sarajevo is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $90 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlovac to Sarajevo. However, there are services departing from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica via Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, Derventa, Milovana Bjeloševića Belog, Doboj and Kakanj, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Karlovac and Sarajevo is 361 km. The road distance is 423.2 km.
The best way to get from Karlovac to Sarajevo without a car is to bus via Derventa which takes 8h 38m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Karlovac to Sarajevo, including transfers.
Karlovac to Sarajevo bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Karlovac to Sarajevo bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlovac to Sarajevo is 423 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Karlovac to Sarajevo.
There are 4630+ hotels available in Sarajevo.
What companies run services between Karlovac, Croatia and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina?
You can take a bus from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica via Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, Derventa, Milovana Bjeloševića Belog, Doboj, and Kakanj, Autobuska stanica in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Sarajevo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Karlovac Centar to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Want to know more about travelling around Bosnia & Herzegovina
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide










