- Must visit
Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Coast
Major regional museum inside the former Governor’s Palace, covering Rijeka’s maritime heritage, history, and cultural development.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Koper to Rijeka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Koper to Rijeka will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 3 buses that leave Koper for Rijeka on Thu, May 28, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Thu, May 28 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 Koper to Rijeka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$27 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Koper to Rijeka:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Koper to Rijeka costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Koper to Rijeka buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:00 PM Koper | 5h30 | 5:30 PM Rijeka | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Koper | 6h25 | 7:55 PM Rijeka | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Koper to Rijeka run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 20:50. The fastest bus covers the 36 miles (58 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 8:50 PM |
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Major regional museum inside the former Governor’s Palace, covering Rijeka’s maritime heritage, history, and cultural development.
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Long waterfront breakwater walk with open sea and city views, especially popular at sunset and in social media photography.
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Salt cod whipped with olive oil and garlic into a creamy spread or side dish. It is a beloved Adriatic festive specialty also found in Rijeka.
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Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is appreciated for good service but not required.
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