There are 6 ways to get from Osijek to Karlovac by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
5h 16m€4–24Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
6h 55m€3–26Train via Ivanić-Grad
- Take the train from Osijek to Ivanic Gradtrain Re
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Karlovac Centartrain Re
7h 51m€64–99Drive 329.4 km
- Drive from Osijek to Karlovaccar 329.4 km
3h 3m€48–69Bus via Zagreb
- Take the bus from Osijek bus station to Zagrebbus 884 / ...
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
5h 21m€24–51Train
- Take the train from Osijek to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic / ...
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Karlovac Centartrain Re
7h 57m€64–98
Osijek to Karlovac by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osijek to Karlovac is to bus which costs €3 - €24 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Osijek to Karlovac is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €45 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Osijek to Karlovac. However, there are services departing from Osijek and arriving at Karlovac Centar via Ivanic Grad and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Osijek and Karlovac is 329 km. The road distance is 329.4 km.
The best way to get from Osijek to Karlovac without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs €3 - €24.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Osijek to Karlovac, including transfers.
Osijek to Karlovac bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Osijek to Karlovac train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Osijek station.
The best way to get from Osijek to Karlovac is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs €3 - €24. Alternatively, you can train via Ivanić-Grad, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Osijek, Croatia and Karlovac, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor via Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Osijek to Karlovac Centar via Ivanic Grad and Zagreb Glavni Kol. in around 7h 51m.
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Osijek to Ivanic Grad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Karlovac Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Osijek to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Karlovac Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–9
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–7
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–7
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–26
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
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More Questions & Answers
Osijek to Karlovac bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Osijek to Karlovac train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osijek to Karlovac is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Osijek to Karlovac.
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