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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Karlovac to Istanbul

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Karlovac to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33
Bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26
Bus from Zagreb to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$45.65

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$59.78

GoOpti

Phone:
+386 1 320 4530
Website:
goopti.com/en/
Bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$33.70–$260.87

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$27.17

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$16.30

Centrotrans Eurolines

Phone:
+387 33 770 889
Website:
centrotrans.com/
Bus from Karlovac to Sarajevo,
Ave. Duration:
6h 4m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$38.04–$54.35

Autotransport Šibenik

Phone:
022 / 212 – 557
Website:
atpsi.hr
Bus from Karlovac to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.67–$5.98

Autobusni Promet

Phone:
060 300 300
Website:
ap.hr/
Bus from Karlovac to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$13.04

Arriva Croatia

Phone:
+385 (0)72 660 660
Website:
arriva.com.hr/hr-hr/naslovna
Bus from Karlovac to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.60–$5.98

Brioni Pula

Phone:
+385 52 356 500
Website:
brioni.hr/hr-hr/
Bus from Karlovac to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$7.61

Prijevoz Knežević

Phone:
+385 91 255 0999
Website:
knezevic.getbybus.com/en/
Bus from Karlovac to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.24

Balbuss

Phone:
062 8103637
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057679080788
Bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Sjenica
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.20

Autotransport Karlovac

Phone:
047/600-740
Website:
atsk.hr
Bus from Karlovac to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Autopromet d.d. Slunj

Phone:
+00385 47 777 276
Website:
autopromet.hr/
Bus from Karlovac to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily

Gameks

Phone:
+ (381) 20 316 581
Website:
gameks.biz/index.php/autobuske-linije
Bus from Sjenica to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.13

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$250.00

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$543.48
Plane from Ljubljana to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Ljubljana to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$423.91

Train operators

Croatian Railways (HŽPP)

Phone:
060 333 444
Website:
hzpp.hr/en
Train from Karlovac Centar to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$3.80–$5.11

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.00–$61.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Karlovac to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Karlovac to Istanbul is to bus and night bus which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 23h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlovac to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Karlovac to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $108.70 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlovac and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlovac to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Karlovac and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Zagreb and Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.

How far is it from Karlovac to Istanbul?

The distance between Karlovac and Istanbul is 1250 km. The road distance is 1385.7 km.

How do I travel from Karlovac to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Karlovac to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 24h 10m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Karlovac to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Karlovac to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlovac to Istanbul bus from?

Karlovac to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Karlovac station.

Where does the Karlovac to Istanbul bus arrive?

Karlovac to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Zagreb station.

What is the time difference between Karlovac and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Karlovac. It is currently 09:21 in Karlovac and 11:21 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Karlovac to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlovac to Istanbul is 1386 km. It takes approximately 13h 8m to drive from Karlovac to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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