The distance between Rijeka and Zagreb is around 162km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Rijeka to Zagreb by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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There are several options for getting from Rijeka to Zagreb by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 75 ($10) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 150 ($20).
The distance between Rijeka and Zagreb is around 162km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Rijeka and Zagreb by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rijeka to Zagreb is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx HRK 150 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Rijeka and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 75 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rijeka and Zagreb. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rijeka and Zagreb with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4hrs.
Croatian Railways (HŽPP) run train services between Rijeka and Zagreb. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rijeka and Zagreb. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rijeka and Zagreb with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 2hrs.
Skreb, Nomago, FlixBus, Croatia Bus Domestic, Autobusni Promet and Fils run regular bus services between Rijeka and Zagreb. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rijeka to Zagreb. We recommend that you take the bus to Zagreb. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Zagreb is Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Zagreb. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rijeka and Zagreb. The distance is around 162km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rijeka to Zagreb is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around HRK 75 ($10).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2hrs | HRK 75($10) | every 3 hours | 162km (100 miles) |
Train | 4hrs | HRK 135($18) | once daily | 223km (139 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | HRK 150($20) | on demand | 162km (101 miles) |
Skreb
Nomago
Croatia Bus Domestic
Autobusni Promet
The following major airports near Zagreb offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.