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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Karlovac by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    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 56m
    €64–115

  2. Drive  835.7 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Karlovaccar car 835.7 km
    7h 47m
    €120–173

  3. Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus

    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 26m
    €78–319

  4. 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
    €116–157

  5. 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
    €387–1,072

Sofia to Karlovac by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 835.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 56m

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 56m.

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