How to travel from Zagreb to Rijeka Airport (RJK), Croatia

The distance between Zagreb and Rijeka Airport (RJK) is around 160km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Zagreb to Rijeka Airport (RJK) by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Rijeka Airport (RJK)Zagreb if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Meja.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 375($50)
Operated by

Autobusni Promet

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Drive

Drive to Rijeka Airport (RJK).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance160km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Rijeka Airport (RJK)

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Rijeka Airport (RJK) by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 225 ($30) and will take around 3h 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 Airport (RJK) is around 160km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (80 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Zagreb and Rijeka Airport (RJK) 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 Airport (RJK) 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 Airport (RJK), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 225 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Zagreb and Rijeka Airport (RJK). We recommend that you drive to Rijeka Airport (RJK). instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zagreb and Rijeka Airport (RJK). It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zagreb to Rijeka Airport (RJK). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Meja. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Autobusni Promet, Croatia Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Zagreb and Rijeka Airport (RJK). Buses run once daily and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Rijeka Airport (RJK) from Zagreb is to drive which will take 1h 45m and cost around HRK 150 ($20).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zagreb to Rijeka Airport (RJK). We recommend that you take the bus to Meja. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Zagreb and Rijeka Airport (RJK). The distance is around 160km (99 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 Airport (RJK) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around HRK 375 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Rijeka Airport (RJK)

Transport options from Zagreb to Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 10m
HRK 375($50)
once daily167km (103 miles)
Bus to Šmrika3h 40m
HRK 225($30)
once daily203km (126 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
HRK 150($20)
on demand160km (99 miles)

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