What is the cheapest way to get from Ancona to Rijeka?

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Rijeka is to bus which costs €95 - €230 and takes 10h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ancona to Rijeka?

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Rijeka is to train and bus via Bologna which takes 8h 32m and costs €120 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Rijeka?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Rijeka. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor via Bologna and Trieste, Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ancona and Rijeka?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ancona to Rijeka. However, there are services departing from Port of Ancona and arriving at Rijeka via Port of Zadar and Mali lošinj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Ancona to Rijeka?

The distance between Ancona and Rijeka is 636 km.

How do I travel from Ancona to Rijeka without a car?

The best way to get from Ancona to Rijeka without a car is to train and bus via Bologna which takes 8h 32m and costs €120 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Ancona to Rijeka?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Ancona to Rijeka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Rijeka bus from?

Ancona to Rijeka bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.

Where does the Ancona to Rijeka bus arrive?

Ancona to Rijeka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ancona to Rijeka?

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Ancona to Rijeka - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, Catamaran, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Ancona to Rijeka by train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Bologna
best
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Re
4. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
8h 32m
€122–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bolognabus
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Triestebus
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
10h 34m
€96–225
Catamaran, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
2. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novi Vinodolski, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Novi Vinodolski, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijekabus
10h 20m
€100–171
Catamaran, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
2. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Mali Losinjferry
3. Take the ferry from Mali lošinj to Rijekaferry
11h 55m
€126–220
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ancona to Port of Venicecar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Porečcarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Poreč to Rijekacar
9h 17m
€138–166
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Falconara Marittima to Trieste Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
11h 1m
€117–282
Catamaran, fly to Pula Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry
2. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane ZAD - PUY
3. Take the bus from Labin, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
10h 1m
€103–276
Catamaran, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry
2. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZAD - ZAG
3. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvorbus
10h 10m
€125–280

Ancona to Rijeka by ferry

2Weekly Ferries

11h 55mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ancona to Rijeka.

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Distance: 636.1 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Rijeka, Croatia?

You can take a ferry from Port of Ancona to Rijeka via Port of Zadar, Port Of Mali Losinj, and Mali lošinj in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ancona to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor via Bologna, Trieste, and Trieste, Autostazione in around 10h 34m.

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