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How to get fromBudapest to Rabby bus, ferry, train, plane or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Budapest to Rab by bus, ferry, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zagrebbus976 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
    9h 29m
    €26–64

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to LjubljanatrainIc
    2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijekatrain481 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
    14h 27m
    €37–54

  3. Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)planeBUD - ZAG
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvorbus
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
    11h 14m
    €100–238

  4. Shuttle, line 9309 ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to NovaljashuttleEurobusways
    2. Take the ferry from Novalja to Rabferry9309
    9h 45m
    €93–126

  5. Bus, line 9309 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zagrebbus976 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Gospićbus939
    3. Take the bus from Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor to Novaljabus
    4. Take the ferry from Novalja to Rabferry
    12h 20m

  6. Train, ferry via Zagreb

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Zagreb Glavni Kol.trainIc
    2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Susak-PecinetrainRe
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
    14h 27m
    €33–42

  7. Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)planeBUD - VCE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rijekashuttle
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
    11h 36m
    €74–503

  8. Fly to Treviso Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Treviso Airport (TSF)planeBUD - TSF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treviso, Aeroporto to Rijekashuttle
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
    11h 34m
    €109–553

Budapest to Rab by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Rab, Croatia?

There is no direct connection from Budapest to Rab. However, you can take the bus to Zagreb, walk to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, take the bus to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor, walk to Rijeka, then take the ferry to Rab. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Deli to Rab via Ljubljana, Rijeka, Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor, Zabica, and Rijeka in around 14h 27m.

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