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

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Rijeka is to car ferry and bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 13h 20m.

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 43m and costs €140 - €230.

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 43m and costs €140 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m 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 Centrale station.

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

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Ancona to Rijeka - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

Q: 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 Centrale, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) and Trieste, Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

There are 6 ways to get from Ancona to Rijeka by train, bus, car ferry, car, 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 43m
€144–224
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarcarferry 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
13h 20m
€27–42
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarcarferry 51
2. Drive from Port of Zadar to Rijekacar
10h 19m
€40–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bologna Centralebus 433 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus 536 / ...
3. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Triestebus 402 / ...
4. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
10h 48m
€128–176
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane FCO - TRS
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
9h 40m
€176–350
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Falconara Marittima to Trieste Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
10h 58m
€157–186

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) flights

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Map of how to get from Ancona to Rijeka.

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Distance: 636.1 km
Duration: 8h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Ancona to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor via Bologna Centrale, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO), Trieste, and Trieste, Autostazione in around 10h 48m.

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