There are 2 ways to get from Karlobag to Novalja by bus, busferry, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Karlobag to Novalja is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Karlobag to Novalja is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlobag to Novalja. However, there are services departing from Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočka and arriving at Novalja via Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Karlobag and Novalja is 107 km. The road distance is 135.4 km.
The best way to get from Karlobag to Novalja without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 3h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Karlobag to Novalja, including transfers.
Karlobag to Novalja bus services, operated by Lika line, depart from Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočka station.
Karlobag to Novalja bus services, operated by Lika line, arrive at Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlobag to Novalja is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Karlobag to Novalja.
There are 4424+ hotels available in Novalja.
What companies run services between Karlobag, Croatia and Novalja, Croatia?
There is no direct connection from Karlobag to Novalja. However, you can take the bus to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor, walk to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor, then take the vehicle to Novalja. Alternatively, you can drive from Karlobag to Novalja in around 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 66 06 60
- reklamacije@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- likaline.hr
Bus from Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočka to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- likaline.hr
Busferry from Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor to Novalja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- likaline.hr
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