The cheapest and fastest buses from Zagreb to Karlovac
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
44 m
Buses per day
43
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zagreb to Karlovac is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Karlovac will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 43 buses that leave Zagreb for Karlovac on Fri, Jun 19, 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 45 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.
3:30 PM0h55Zagreb, Bus Station4:25 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)€61One-way0 transfers
6:15 AM0h55Zagreb, Bus Station7:10 AMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)€61One-way0 transfers
6:30 AM0h55Zagreb, Bus Station7:25 AMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)€61One-way0 transfers
8:00 PM0h55Zagreb, Bus Station8:55 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)€61One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM0h50Zagreb, Bus Station3:50 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:30 PM0h40Zagreb, Bus Station3:10 PMKarlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca)€181One-way0 transfers
11:00 PM0h45Zagreb, Train Station11:45 PMKarlovac, Željeznički kolodvor€1011One-way0 transfers
11:00 PM0h45Zagreb, Bus Station11:45 PMKarlovac, Željeznički kolodvor€1031One-way0 transfers
9:05 PM0h45Zagreb, Bus Station9:50 PMKarlovac, Željeznički kolodvor€961One-way0 transfers
5:00 PM0h45Zagreb, Train Station5:45 PMKarlovac, Željeznički kolodvor€871One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Zagreb to Karlovac
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Karlovac among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, and a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 49 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€7 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Zagreb to Karlovac bus times
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Karlovac buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h50 | 7:50 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h50 | 7:50 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Zagreb, Train Station | 0h50 | 7:50 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 0h55 | 7:55 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 8:55 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Zagreb, Train Station | 0h50 | 8:50 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 0h50 | 8:50 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h50 | 8:50 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 9:55 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h50 | 10:20 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h50 | 10:50 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h50 | 11:50 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
![]() | 2:15 AM Zagreb, Train Station | 0h50 | 3:05 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h50 | 3:05 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 AM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 0h50 | 3:10 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 6:40 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 6:40 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 7:10 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 7:25 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h50 | 7:50 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 8:25 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 8:55 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 10:10 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 11:25 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 11:25 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 11:55 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 11:55 AM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 11:55 AM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 12:25 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h50 | 12:20 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 1:25 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 2:25 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 3:10 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h40 | 3:10 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h50 | 3:50 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 4:10 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 4:25 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 4:55 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h45 | 4:45 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h50 | 5:30 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 PM Zagreb, Train Station | 0h50 | 5:30 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h45 | 5:45 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Zagreb, Train Station | 0h45 | 5:45 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:25 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 6:20 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:25 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 6:20 PM Karlovac, Željeznički kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0h55 | 6:55 PM Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor (Prilaz V. Holjevca) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Zagreb to Karlovac
Buses from Zagreb to Karlovac run on average 17 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €4 by train.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 49 km distance in 40m.
Distance 49 km |
Average bus duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Autotrans by Arriva, FlixBus, Nomago, Autopromet Slunj, Infobus, Brioni, Prijevoz Knežević, Autotransport Karlovac, Brioni Pula d.o.o. from Zagreb to KarlovacYou can travel by bus between Zagreb to Karlovac with Autotrans by Arriva, FlixBus, Nomago, Autopromet Slunj, Infobus, Brioni, Prijevoz Knežević, Autotransport Karlovac, Brioni Pula d.o.o. for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
Nomago
Infobus
Autotrans by Arriva
Autopromet Slunj
Brioni
Prijevoz Knežević
Autotransport Karlovac
Brioni Pula d.o.o.
FAQs: Bus from Zagreb to Karlovac
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zagreb 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.

- Autotrans by Arriva
- Autotrans by Arriva aims to provide safe and operationally feasible transport for disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility.
- Nomago
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Support for visually impaired passengers.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Autotrans by Arriva
- Refunds are possible if requested within 2 hours of departure for domestic lines and 6 hours for international lines, with a 10% handling fee for cash refunds or a full-value coupon valid for 12 months.
- Nomago
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Autopromet Slunj
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Nomago
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (80x50x30).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Autotrans by Arriva
- Additional luggage may be transported depending on available space in the baggage hold and with an accompanying luggage ticket.
- Nomago
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Autopromet Slunj
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a ticket.
- Nomago
- Small pets allowed in carrier
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Zagreb to Karlovac
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Zagreb (in the station)
- Bakery Delight (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 5, 7, 8 Tram: 2, 6
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