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

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Rijeka is to Catamaran and bus which costs €65 - €180 and takes 10h.

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 7h 6m and costs €140 - €480.

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 572 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 7h 6m and costs €140 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Ancona to Rijeka, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rijeka?

There are 8534+ hotels available in Rijeka.

Ancona to Rijeka - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Catamaran, ferry, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ancona to Rijeka by train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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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 Fr
4. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
7h 6m
€143–472
Catamaran, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
2. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
10h
€68–172
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
€138–220
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ancona to Port of Venicecar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Pirancarferry
3. Drive from Piran to Rijekacar
8h 33m
€135–163
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Falconara Marittima to Trieste Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
9h 2m
€141–342

Ancona to Rijeka by ferry

2Weekly Ferries

11h 55mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 572.2 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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.

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