How to travel from Rijeka to Mljet Island, Croatia
The distance between Rijeka and Mljet Island is around 441km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Rijeka to Mljet Island by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mljet Island → Rijeka if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Rijeka (RJK) to Split (SPU) then take a ferry to Pomena.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time50min
- Typical costHRK 1,720($230)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Gospic and then to Split then take a ferry to Pomena.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 730($95)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Ostarije and then to Split then take a ferry to Pomena.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 720($95)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Makarska then take a ferry to Sobra.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 580($77)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rijeka and Mljet Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rijeka to Mljet Island by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 580 ($77) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,150 ($155).
The distance between Rijeka and Mljet Island is around 441km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Rijeka and Mljet Island by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Rijeka to Mljet Island is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx HRK 1,150 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Rijeka and Mljet Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 580 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rijeka and Mljet Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Zagreb Airport then fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV) then take a ferry to Sobra. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rijeka and Mljet Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Zagreb Airport then fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV) then take a ferry to Sobra. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rijeka to Mljet Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Zagreb Airport then fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV) then take a ferry to Sobra. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Mljet Island is Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) (DBV) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Mljet Island. Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) and Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Rijeka to Mljet Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Gospic and then to Split then take a ferry to Pomena. instead which will take 8h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rijeka to Mljet Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around HRK 730 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rijeka and Mljet Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 5h 20m | HRK 1,720($230) | once daily | 441km (274 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 5h 15m | HRK 1,150($155) | once daily | 643km (400 miles) |
| Bus to Rovinj Central Bus Station, plane and ferry | 6h 45m | HRK 1,485($200) | 6 times a week | 569km (354 miles) |
| Bus to Zagreb Airport, plane and ferry | 7h 10m | HRK 1,140($150) | once daily | 594km (369 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 8h 30m | HRK 730($95) | once daily | 585km (364 miles) |
| Bus to Split bus station, Ferry | 10h 55m | HRK 640($85) | once daily | 666km (414 miles) |
| Bus to Split, Ferry | 11h 25m | HRK 715($95) | once daily | 573km (356 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 35m | HRK 720($95) | once daily | 600km (373 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 50m | HRK 580($77) | once daily | 585km (364 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rijeka and Mljet Island
Bus companies
Velebit Tours
Samoborček
Brioni Pula
Pleso Prijevoz
Ferry operators
Kapetan Luka
G & V Line Dubrovnik
Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Trade Air
Train operators
Airports near Mljet Island
The following major airports near Mljet Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
- Distance
- 62km (38 miles) from Mljet Island
Split Airport (SPU)
- Distance
- 134km (83 miles) from Mljet Island
Osijek Airport (OSI)
- Distance
- 319km (198 miles) from Mljet Island