The cheapest and fastest buses from Dubrovnik to Karlovac
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€49
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 51 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
375 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dubrovnik to Karlovac is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dubrovnik to Karlovac will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 4 buses that leave Dubrovnik for Karlovac on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 375 km distance in an average of 9 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 11 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








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Dubrovnik to Karlovac bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dubrovnik to Karlovac buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:00 PM Dubrovnik | 8h50 | 3:50 AM Karlovac | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dubrovnik to Karlovac
Buses from Dubrovnik to Karlovac run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:30, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 375 km distance in 8h 50m.
Distance 375 km |
Average bus duration 9h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 50m |
First bus 03:30 |
Last bus 21:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Promet Makarska from Dubrovnik to KarlovacYou can travel by bus between Dubrovnik to Karlovac with FlixBus, Promet Makarska for as low as €30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Dubrovnik to Karlovac
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dubrovnik to Karlovac by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlovac, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca), located 0.3 miles (498 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dubrovnik to Karlovac
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Dubrovnik (in the station)
- Bistro Glorijet (0.5 km)
- Restaurant Amfora (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1A, 1B, 3
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