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There are 4 ways to get from Ljubljana to Karlovac by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train 319 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Karlovac Centartrain train Re
    4h 1m
    €38–68

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Zagrebbus bus 1900 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus Arriva
    4h 15m
    €15–41

  3. Bus via Novo Mesto

    1. Take the bus from Ljubljana Zmajski most to Novo mestobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    4h 7m
    €32–286

  4. Drive 128.6 km

    1. Drive from Ljubljana to Karlovaccar car 128.6 km
    1h 44m
    €18–26

Ljubljana to Karlovac by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Ljubljana, Slovenia and Karlovac, Croatia?

You can take a train from Ljubljana to Karlovac Centar via Zagreb Glavni Kol. in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ljubljana Zmajski most to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor via Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja and Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 4h 7m.

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