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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rijeka is to bus via Zagreb which costs €60 - €110 and takes 22h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rijeka is to fly and bus which takes 8h 22m and costs €110 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Rijeka?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Rijeka. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor via Belgrade bus station and Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Rijeka?

The distance between Istanbul and Rijeka is 1296 km. The road distance is 1491.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rijeka without a car is to bus via Zagreb which takes 22h 15m and costs €60 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Istanbul to Rijeka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rijeka bus from?

Istanbul to Rijeka bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Rijeka?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rijeka is to fly which takes 9h 52m and costs €160 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus via Zagreb, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 22h 15m.

Where does the Istanbul to Rijeka bus arrive?

Istanbul to Rijeka bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Rijeka?

Rijeka is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:19 PM in Istanbul and 9:19 PM in Rijeka.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Rijeka?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Rijeka is 1491 km. It takes approximately 13h 43m to drive from Istanbul to Rijeka.

Where can I stay near Rijeka?

There are 6651+ hotels available in Rijeka.

Istanbul to Rijeka - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Rijeka by plane, bus, car, car train, shuttle, or train

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

Fly Istanbul to Rijeka Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)plane IST - RJK
9h 52m
€160–470
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade New Bus Stationbus Citylines 88 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
25h 45m
€59–136
Bus via Zagreb
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Zagrebbus
3. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
22h 15m
€60–110
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Edirnecar
2. Take the car train from Edirne to Villach Hbf/Bbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Rijekacar
43h 22m
€254–1,184
Drive 1,491.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Rijekacar 1,491.1 km
13h 43m
€209–302
Fly Istanbul to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane IST - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvorbus
8h 22m
€115–243
Fly Istanbul to Ljubljana, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane IST - 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
8h 49m
€153–544
Fly Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane IST - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
10h 2m
€149–599
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane SAW - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvorbus
8h 36m
€176–315
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane SAW - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
10h 21m
€155–610
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Montenegro Hotel to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorshuttle Door to door Shuttle
24h 45m
€122
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomićbus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Slavonski Brod, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the train from Slavonski Brod to Rijekatrain 210
32h 47m
€96–130

Istanbul to Rijeka by bus

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22h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,295.8 km
Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Rijeka, Croatia?

Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Rijeka Airport (RJK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Belgrade bus station, Zagreb, and Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 22h 15m.

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