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Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral
Major regional museum in the former Governor’s Palace, covering Rijeka’s maritime heritage, history, and cultural development.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
208 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Graz to Rijeka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Graz to Rijeka will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 3 buses that leave Graz for Rijeka on Tue, Jun 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 208 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 6 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Graz to Rijeka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 129 miles (208 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Graz to Rijeka:
A bus is $1 (€0.81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Rijeka costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€29) compared to roughly $125 (€101) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $88 (€72). The journey takes 5h 8m versus 3h 8m 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 FlixBus.
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 GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $346 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $346 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $346 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $346 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $346 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $363 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $392 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $331 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $399 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $342 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $348 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $348 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $310 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $347 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $290 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $440 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $365 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $348 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $348 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $290 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $350 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $304 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $348 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $290 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Graz to Rijeka buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:35 AM Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) | 5h00 | 1:35 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) | 5h15 | 8:10 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Graz to Rijeka run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 129 miles (208 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 129 miles (208 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Major regional museum in the former Governor’s Palace, covering Rijeka’s maritime heritage, history, and cultural development.
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Historic hilltop district known for the castle, sanctuary, stairway approach, and sweeping views over Rijeka and the bay.
Long breakwater promenade popular for sea views, sunsets, and skyline photos, especially appealing for relaxed walks.
Kvarner scampi cooked in olive oil, garlic, white wine, parsley, and breadcrumbs. A signature Adriatic seafood dish strongly associated with the Rijeka and Kvarner coast.
Black risotto made with cuttlefish or squid and colored with squid ink. A classic coastal dish loved across Kvarner for its deep seafood flavor.
A traditional Adriatic fish stew simmered with tomato, onion, wine, and mixed fish. It is a staple of coastal home cooking around Rijeka.
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Prices are moderate by Croatian coastal standards. Old Town dining and summer stays cost more than local spots.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Leave around 5-10% in restaurants for good service, round up in taxis, and small change is enough in cafes and bars.
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