What is the cheapest way to get from Trieste to Novalja?

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Novalja is to drive and line 335 car ferry which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Trieste to Novalja?

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Novalja is to drive and line 335 car ferry which takes 3h 31m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Novalja?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Novalja. However, there are services departing from Trieste, Autostazione and arriving at Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct ferry between Trieste and Novalja?

No, there is no direct ferry from Trieste to Novalja. However, there are services departing from Trieste Port and arriving at Novalja via Port of Mali Losinj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Trieste to Novalja?

The distance between Trieste and Novalja is 180 km.

How do I travel from Trieste to Novalja without a car?

The best way to get from Trieste to Novalja without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 22m and costs €35 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Trieste to Novalja?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Trieste to Novalja, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Novalja bus from?

Trieste to Novalja bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Trieste, Autostazione station.

Where does the Trieste to Novalja bus arrive?

Trieste to Novalja bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor station.

Where can I stay near Novalja?

There are 3674+ hotels available in Novalja.

Trieste to Novalja - 4 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Trieste to Novalja by bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Novaljaferry 9309
5h 22m
€35–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorbus Arriva
5h 43m
€30–125
Drive, line 335 car ferry
1. Drive from Trieste to Priznacar
2. Take the car ferry from Prizna to Zigljencarferry 335
3h 31m
€31–49
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Trieste Port to Port of Mali Losinjferry
2. Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Novaljaferry
7h 40m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Trieste to Novalja.

Launch map view

Distance: 179.8 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Novalja, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor via Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Trieste Port to Novalja via Port of Mali Losinj in around 7h 40m.

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