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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rijeka is to bus and shuttle which costs €75 - €110 and takes 23h 35m.

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 €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Rijeka?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Rijeka station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Rijeka bus station via Belgrade bus station and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 29m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Rijeka?

The distance between Istanbul and Rijeka is 1344 km. The road distance is 1492.3 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 23h 29m and costs €95 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m 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 Kamil Koc, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where does the Istanbul to Rijeka bus arrive?

Istanbul to Rijeka bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at Belgrade bus station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Rijeka?

Rijeka is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 9:34 AM in Istanbul and 8:34 AM in Rijeka.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Rijeka?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Rijeka is 1492 km. It takes approximately 13h 43m to drive from Istanbul to Rijeka.

Where can I stay near Rijeka?

There are 8250+ hotels available in Rijeka.

Istanbul to Rijeka - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Rijeka by plane, bus, car, 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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
best
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
€128–277
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
€59–161
Bus via Zagreb
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Zagrebbus
3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Rijeka bus stationbus 972 / ...
23h 29m
€96–133
Drive 1,492.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Rijekacar 1,492.3 km
13h 43m
€209–302
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 44m
€297–722
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
9h 57m
€357–912
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 37m
€73–297
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 22m
€312–912
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ljubljana, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane SAW - 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 14m
€262–832
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Aутобуска Cтаницаbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorshuttle Door to door Shuttle
23h 35m
€77–109
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
33h 20m
€188–246

Istanbul to Rijeka by bus

9Weekly Buses

23h 29mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,344.1 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Rijeka bus station via Belgrade bus station and Zagreb in around 23h 29m.

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