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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Rijeka is to train and bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 20h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Rijeka is to fly and shuttle which takes 9h 11m and costs €120 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Rijeka?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Rijeka station. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Rijeka bus station via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Rijeka?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Rijeka. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Susak-Pecine via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 6m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Rijeka?

The distance between Bucharest and Rijeka is 954 km. The road distance is 1140 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Rijeka without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h and costs €60 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Bucharest to Rijeka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Rijeka bus from?

Bucharest to Rijeka bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Rijeka train from?

Bucharest to Rijeka train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Rijeka?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Rijeka is to fly which takes 10h 11m and costs €180 - €480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €110 and takes 28h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 26h 40m.

Where does the Bucharest to Rijeka bus arrive?

Bucharest to Rijeka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Rijeka?

Rijeka is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 10:36 AM in Bucharest and 9:36 AM in Rijeka.

Where does the Bucharest to Rijeka train arrive?

Bucharest to Rijeka train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Rijeka?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Rijeka is 1140 km. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Bucharest to Rijeka.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rijeka?

There are 6395+ hotels available in Rijeka.

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

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

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

Fly to Rijeka Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)OTP - RJK
10h 11m
€183–475
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sud
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Ljubljana
3. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijeka481 / ...
20h
€61–104
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zagreb Glavni Kol.Ic
4. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Susak-PecineRe
28h 6m
€95–108
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien HbfNight Train
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to RijekaEn
31h 23m
€185–231
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)OTP - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor
9h 26m
€159–330
Fly to Treviso Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Treviso Airport (TSF)OTP - TSF
2. Take a shuttle bus from Treviso, Aeroporto to Rijeka
9h 11m
€128–695
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ljubljana (LJU)OTP - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Postojna
3. Take the train from Postojna to Rijeka
10h 27m
€198–373
Fly to Klagenfurt Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)OTP - KLU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt Flughafen to Trieste Centrale
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor
12h 37m
€243–915
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ljubljana bus station1922
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Rijeka bus stationN948 / ...
26h 40m
€63–138
Drive 1,140 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Rijeka1,140 km
12h 49m
€162–233

Bucharest to Rijeka by train

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28h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 953.6 km
Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Rijeka, Croatia?

Lufthansa City, Croatia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Rijeka Airport (RJK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucharest to Susak-Pecine via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, and Zagreb Glavni Kol. in around 28h 6m.

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