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How to get fromSofia to Karlovacby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Karlovac by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Zagrebbus bus N981
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus Arriva
    13h 55m
    €68–125

  2. Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane plane SOF - ZAG
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    8h 25m
    €66–262

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Take the train from Novi Beograd to Sidtrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Vinkovci to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train Re / ...
    4. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Karlovac Centartrain train Re
    17h 23m
    €102–164

  4. Drive 835.7 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Karlovaccar car 835.7 km
    7h 47m
    €118–171

  5. Bus via Zagreb

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Zagreb - Motel Plitvicebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus Arriva
    15h 40m
    €116–158

  6. Fly to Graz Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane plane SOF - GRZ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Graz Airport to Zagrebshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    11h 2m
    €362–927

Sofia to Karlovac by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 835.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 55m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Karlovac, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Sofia to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor via Zagreb and Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 13h 55m.

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