There are 5 ways to get from Zagreb to Karlovac by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
55 min€1–14Train
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Karlovac Centartrain Re
1h 17m€5Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Zagreb to Karlovac54.7 km
59 min€4Drive 54.3 km
- Drive from Zagreb to Karlovaccar 54.3 km
40 min€8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Zagreb to Karlovactaxi 54.3 km
40 min€85–110
Zagreb to Karlovac by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Karlovac is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Karlovac is to drive which takes 40 min and costs €7 - €12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Karlovac Centar. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Zagreb and Karlovac is 54 km. The road distance is 54.3 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Karlovac without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs €1 - €14.
The bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor takes 55 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Zagreb to Karlovac bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Zagreb to Karlovac train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Karlovac is to bus which takes 55 min and costs €1 - €14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €5 and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Karlovac, Croatia?
Arriva Croatia operates a bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor hourly. Tickets cost €1–7 and the journey takes 55 min. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) operates a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Karlovac Centar hourly. Tickets cost €5 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Karlovac Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Zagreb to Karlovac
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Zagreb to Karlovac bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Zagreb to Karlovac train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Karlovac Centar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Karlovac is 54 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Zagreb to Karlovac.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zagreb and Karlovac. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.