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

The cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $150 - $250 and takes 25h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rijeka to Bucharest is to fly which takes 8h 34m and costs $190 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Rijeka and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Rijeka station to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Rijeka bus station and arriving at Bucharest via Zagreb and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Rijeka and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Rijeka to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Rijeka and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 4m.

How far is it from Rijeka to Bucharest?

The distance between Rijeka and Bucharest is 955 km. The road distance is 1138.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rijeka to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 16h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Rijeka to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rijeka to Bucharest bus from?

Rijeka to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rijeka bus station.

Where do I catch the Rijeka to Bucharest train from?

Rijeka to Bucharest train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Rijeka station.

Train, bus or fly from Rijeka to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Rijeka to Bucharest is to fly which takes 8h 34m and costs $190 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 48m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $750 and takes 28h 4m.

Where does the Rijeka to Bucharest bus arrive?

Rijeka to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

What is the time difference between Rijeka and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Rijeka. It is currently 4:26 AM in Rijeka and 5:26 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Rijeka to Bucharest train arrive?

Rijeka to Bucharest train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.

Can I drive from Rijeka to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Rijeka to Bucharest is 1139 km. It takes approximately 12h 44m to drive from Rijeka to Bucharest.

How do I get a train ticket from Rijeka to Bucharest?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rijeka to Bucharest?

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Where can I stay near Bucharest?

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Rijeka to Bucharest - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 12 ways to get from Rijeka to Bucharest 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 Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane RJK - OTP
8h 34m
$195–392
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rijeka to Ljubljanatrain 480
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1922
25h 43m
$150–245
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Zagrebbus 972 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 976 / ...
3. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharestbus
16h 48m
Bus, train via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Zagrebbus 972 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Budapest-Kelenföldbus 976 / ...
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
22h 58m
$283–473
Drive 1,138.8 km
1. Drive from Rijeka to Bucharestcar 1,138.8 km
12h 44m
$186–268
Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rijeka to Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZAG - OTP
9h 29m
$281–567
Shuttle to Treviso Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rijeka to Treviso, Aeroportoshuttle
2. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TSF - OTP
8h 54m
$151–706
Bus, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LJU - OTP
10h 2m
$325–655
Bus to Pula Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane PUY - OTP
9h 37m
$165–345
Bus, train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Cervignano-Aquil.-Grtrain
3. Take the train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Venezia Mestretrain
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
5. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BLQ - OTP
10h 20m
$160–510
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Sagrado to Udinetrain Re
3. Take the bus from Gonars to Bucureştibus
26h 44m
$237–335
Train
1. Take the train from Rijeka to Ljubljanatrain 480
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rj / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
28h 4m
$357–720

Rijeka to Bucharest by bus and train

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22h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 954.7 km
Duration: 8h 34m

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

Croatia Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rijeka bus station to Bucharest via Zagreb and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 16h 48m.

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