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Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral
The main regional history museum, housed in the former Governor’s Palace, with collections on Rijeka’s maritime, political, and cultural past.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 4 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Belgrade to Rijeka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belgrade to Rijeka will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 6 buses that leave Belgrade for Rijeka on Fri, Jul 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct buses cover the 479 km distance in an average of 9 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest buses will take 9 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Belgrade to Rijeka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 34m Average total duration Fastest 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€37) compared to roughly $140 (€115) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $95 (€78). The journey takes 8h 4m versus 5h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, Lasta, BS Tours.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Lasta | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Belgrade to Rijeka buses for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Beograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд)) | 9h05 | 4:35 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Beograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд)) | 9h15 | 8:45 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Beograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд)) | 7h30 | 6:30 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Beograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд)) | 8h45 | 9:15 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Belgrade to Rijeka run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 297 miles (479 km) distance in 8h 55m.
Distance 297 miles (479 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€26) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 55m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Prices are moderate by Croatian coastal standards. Cafes and casual dining are reasonable, while summer and waterfront spots cost more.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Round up in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, leave about 5-10% for good service if a service charge is not included.
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