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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rijeka is to bus which costs €99 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rijeka is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 51m and costs €140 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rijeka?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rijeka. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rijeka?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rijeka. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rijeka via Zuerich Hb and Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Rijeka?

The distance between Basel and Rijeka is 790 km. The road distance is 785.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Rijeka without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs €99.

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

The bus from Basel SBB to Rijeka takes 11h 40m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rijeka bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Rijeka train from?

Basel to Rijeka train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Where does the Basel to Rijeka bus arrive?

Basel to Rijeka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice Mestre station.

Where does the Basel to Rijeka train arrive?

Basel to Rijeka train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Rijeka?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rijeka is 785 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Basel to Rijeka.

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

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Where can I stay near Rijeka?

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Basel to Rijeka - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Rijeka by bus, train, night train, car, plane, car train, or shuttle

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Rijekabus
11h 40m
€99
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Ljubljananighttrain En
3. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijekatrain 481
16h 14m
€305–840
Drive 785.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rijekacar 785.2 km
8h 28m
€136–196
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZRH - ZAG
3. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvorbus
7h 51m
€144–330
Bus via Venice
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Venice Mestrebus
2. Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Trieste, Autostazionebus
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
14h 31m
€241–567
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Rijekacar
9h 6m
€186–248
Fly Basel to Ljubljana, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane BSL - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
10h 9m
€208–684
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
4. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
8h 13m
€218–745
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
4. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
9h 1m
€323–855
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain
5. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
11h 29m
€209–600

Basel to Rijeka by bus

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11h 40mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 790.4 km
Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Rijeka, Croatia?

Zelic Reisen operates a bus from Basel SBB to Rijeka twice a week. Tickets cost €99 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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