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

The cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Athens is to bus which costs €65 - €160 and takes 26h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rijeka to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Rijeka and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Rijeka to Athens. However, there are services departing from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Athens via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.

How far is it from Rijeka to Athens?

The distance between Rijeka and Athens is 1181 km. The road distance is 1467 km.

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

The best way to get from Rijeka to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 18m and costs €110 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Rijeka to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rijeka to Athens bus from?

Rijeka to Athens bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Bus or fly from Rijeka to Athens?

The best way to get from Rijeka to Athens is to fly which takes 8h 41m and costs €130 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 26h 25m.

Where does the Rijeka to Athens bus arrive?

Rijeka to Athens bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Rijeka and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Rijeka. It is currently 3:50 PM in Rijeka and 4:50 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Rijeka to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Rijeka to Athens is 1467 km. It takes approximately 19h 28m to drive from Rijeka to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12205+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rijeka to Athens 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 from Rijeka Airport
best
1. Fly from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Athens International Airport (ATH)RJK - ATH
8h 41m
€131–378
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Beograd, Autobuska stanicaArriva
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athens
26h 25m
€65–157
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Skopje, Transporten Centar
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníki
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
25h 18m
€111–140
Drive 1,467 km
1. Drive from Rijeka to Athens1,467 km
19h 28m
€263–379
Bus to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ban J. Jelačić Square to Zagreb Airport
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)ZAG - ATH
7h 1m
€100–271
Bus to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazione
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)TRS - ATH
9h 35m
€135–323
Bus, shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazione
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)VCE - ATH
9h 1m
€117–516
Bus to Split Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)SPU - ATH
11h 27m
€104–306
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Beograd, Autobuska stanicaDoor to door Shuttle
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athens
28h 37m
€125–145

Rijeka to Athens by bus and train

3Weekly Services

25h 18mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,181 km
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Rijeka, Croatia and Athens, Greece?

Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Athens via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 26h 25m.

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