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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Rijeka is to bus and train which costs €55 - €130 and takes 26h 44m.

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 - €550.

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 Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Rijeka via Keleti pályaudvar, Budapest-Deli and Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 4m.

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 19h 20m and costs €85 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Bucharest to Rijeka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Rijeka train from?

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

Train or fly from Bucharest to Rijeka?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Rijeka is to fly which takes 9h 46m and costs €190 - €460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €120 and takes 29h 4m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Rijeka?

Rijeka is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 3:26 AM in Bucharest and 2:26 AM in Rijeka.

Where does the Bucharest to Rijeka train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Rijeka?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Rijeka is 1140 km. It takes approximately 12h 41m to drive from Bucharest to Rijeka.

Where can I stay near Rijeka?

There are 6498+ hotels available in Rijeka.

Bucharest to Rijeka - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Rijeka by plane, train, bus, car, 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.

Fly to Rijeka Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)OTP - RJK
9h 46m
€193–455
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ljubljana bus station1922
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijeka481
26h 44m
€55–126
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sud
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Trieste
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor
19h 20m
€87–198
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to LjubljanaIc
3. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijeka481
29h 4m
€95–118
Drive 1,140 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Rijeka1,140 km
12h 41m
€159–229
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
€154–320
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
€126–545
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ljubljana (LJU)OTP - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centrale
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor
9h 58m
€198–575
Bus, train via Udine
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Udine
2. Take the train from Udine to Trieste CentraleRe
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor
24h 57m

Bucharest to Rijeka by train and subway

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29h 4mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 953.6 km
Duration: 9h 46m

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

Lufthansa City, Croatia Airlines, and eight other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Rijeka Airport (RJK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Rijeka via Budapest-Keleti, Keleti pályaudvar, Déli pályaudvar, Budapest-Deli, and Ljubljana in around 29h 4m.

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