How to travel from Zagreb to Rijeka, Croatia

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Rijeka by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 130 ($17) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 150 ($20).

The distance between Zagreb and Rijeka is around 161km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Zagreb and Rijeka by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Rijeka is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx HRK 150 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Rijeka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 130 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Rijeka. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zagreb and Rijeka with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 45m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP) run train services between Zagreb and Rijeka. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Zagreb and Rijeka. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Rijeka with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 40m.

Brioni Pula and Polet Vinkovci run regular bus services between Zagreb and Rijeka. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zagreb to Rijeka. We recommend that you take the bus to Rijeka. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Rijeka is Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Rijeka. Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Zagreb and Rijeka. The distance is around 161km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Rijeka is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around HRK 130 ($17).