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 €40 - €80 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Rijeka is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 33m and costs €130 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Rijeka?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Rijeka station. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Rijeka bus station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

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 34m and costs €120 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m 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?

Book your Ancona to Rijeka bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rijeka?

There are 8150+ hotels available in Rijeka.

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 34m
€122–354
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bolognabus FlixBus 421
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Rijeka bus stationbus N544 / ...
11h
€43–75
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
€101–171
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
€127–220
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
€134–163
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Falconara Marittima to Trieste Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
11h 1m
€117–272
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
€104–276
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
€126–280

Ancona to Rijeka by ferry

2Weekly Ferries

11h 55mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ancona to Rijeka.

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Distance: 636.1 km
Duration: 8h 34m

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 bus station via Bologna and Bologna Centrale in around 11h.

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