There are 4 ways to get from Zagreb to Karlobag by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvorbus
3h 44m€1–50Train
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Perusictrain Ic
6h 19m€35–60Drive 216.9 km
- Drive from Zagreb to Karlobagcar 216.9 km
2h 53m€31–45Bus via Senj
- Take the bus from Zagreb - Autobusni Kolodvor to Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmanabus Arriva
- Take the bus from Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana to Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočkabus Arriva
5h 45m€3–38
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Karlobag is to bus via Senj which costs €2 - €40 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Karlobag is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Zagreb to Karlobag. However, there are services departing from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočka via Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Karlobag. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Perusic via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Zagreb and Karlobag is 239 km. The road distance is 216.9 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Karlobag without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs €1 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Zagreb to Karlobag, including transfers.
Zagreb to Karlobag bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Zagreb - Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Zagreb to Karlobag train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Karlobag is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs €1 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Karlobag, Croatia?
Velebit Tours operates a bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–50 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) operates a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Perusic twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Perusic
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
- Phone
- +385 800 88 85
- info@velebit-tours.hr
- Website
- velebit-tours.hr
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Schedules at
- velebit.traveling.com
- Phone
- +385 1 3335 170
- uprava@samoborcek.hr
- Website
- samoborcek.hr
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- samoborcek.hr
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
Bus from Zagreb - Autobusni Kolodvor to Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €1–21
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
Bus from Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana to Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €1–10
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
- Phone
- +385 52 356 500
- brioni@brioni.hr
- Website
- brioni.hr
Bus from Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana to Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://www.brioni.hr/en-gb/
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More Questions & Answers
Zagreb to Karlobag bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana station.
Zagreb to Karlobag train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Perusic station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Karlobag is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Zagreb to Karlobag.
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