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Museo Revoltella
Major modern art museum in a historic palace, known for 19th- and 20th-century Italian art and elegant interiors.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rijeka to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rijeka to Trieste will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 11 buses that leave Rijeka for Trieste on Thu, Jun 04, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 60 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rijeka to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 14m 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, GoOpti, Itabus, Infobus.
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 01:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:26PM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
The table below shows live departures for Rijeka to Trieste buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:25 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1h55 | 11:20 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 2h26 | 12:26 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1h40 | 6:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1h50 | 10:50 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1h40 | 9:05 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rijeka to Trieste run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 37 miles (60 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 37 miles (60 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Trieste — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste trip today.
Major modern art museum in a historic palace, known for 19th- and 20th-century Italian art and elegant interiors.
House museum with aristocratic interiors, decorative arts, paintings and a garden near the seafront.
Museum focused on Trieste’s maritime history, ship models and the city’s long connection to the Adriatic.
Trieste’s monumental main square facing the sea, central to city life and one of Italy’s grandest waterfront plazas.
Famous panoramic walking path between Opicina and Prosecco, highly popular for views over Trieste and the sea.
Scenic coastal park surrounding Miramare Castle, with gardens, paths and classic Gulf viewpoints.
Hearty Triestine soup with sauerkraut, beans, potatoes, and often pork. It reflects the city’s Central European and Slavic influences.
Trieste’s version of goulash, usually a slow-cooked beef stew with paprika, served with bread or polenta. A classic of the city’s Austro-Hungarian heritage.
Mixed boiled pork platter, traditionally eaten at old buffet-style eateries in Trieste. It is one of the city’s most distinctive everyday specialties.
Elegant fine dining restaurant in central Trieste, known for polished service, creative cuisine, and a high-end experience.
Historic, established trattoria known for Triestine and Karst dishes, grilled meats, game, and traditional hospitality in an old-world setting.
Well-regarded seafood trattoria focusing on fresh Adriatic fish and a refined but relaxed atmosphere, popular for authentic regional cooking.
Prices are moderate by Italian standards: coffee and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and seafront dining cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Trieste Centrale Bus Station, Trieste -> Piazza Unità d'Italia, Trieste
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