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 - €140 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 bus which takes 7h 11m and costs €150 - €330.

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 Bucharest and arriving at Rijeka bus station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.

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 1139.3 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 bus which takes 15h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

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, bus or fly from Bucharest to Rijeka?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Rijeka is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs €190 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 42m, you could also train, which costs €95 - €120 and takes 29h 4m.

Where does the Bucharest to Rijeka bus arrive?

Bucharest to Rijeka bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Rijeka?

Rijeka is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 6:25 AM in Bucharest and 5:25 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 1139 km. It takes approximately 12h 47m to drive from Bucharest to Rijeka.

Where can I stay near Rijeka?

There are 6767+ hotels available in Rijeka.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Rijeka by plane, bus, train, 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)plane OTP - RJK
7h 56m
€193–455
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ljubljana bus stationbus 1922
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijekatrain 481
26h 44m
€57–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Rijeka bus stationbus N969 / ...
15h 42m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Ljubljanatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijekatrain 481
29h 4m
€95–118
Drive 1,139.3 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Rijekacar 1,139.3 km
12h 47m
€159–230
Fly to Treviso Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane OTP - TSF
2. Take a shuttle bus from Treviso, Aeroporto to Rijekashuttle
9h 11m
€124–545
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane OTP - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvorbus
7h 11m
€154–330
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane OTP - 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
9h 58m
€203–595
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane OTP - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain
4. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
11h 31m
€150–443
Bus, train via Udine
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Udinebus
2. Take the train from Udine to Trieste Centraletrain Re
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
24h 57m

Bucharest to Rijeka by train and subway

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29h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 953.6 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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

Lufthansa City, Lufthansa, and five other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Rijeka Airport (RJK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest to Rijeka bus station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 15h 42m.

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