- Must visit
Museo Storico e il Parco del Castello di Miramare
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 17
$12
Average ticket price on Oct 17
$28
Fastest journey on Oct 17
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 17
1 h 34 m
Buses on Oct 17
8
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 $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Sat, Oct 17, we found 8 buses from Rijeka to Trieste, including 8 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 17 the direct buses cover the 60 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sat, Oct 17 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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FlixBusBuses from Rijeka to Trieste run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 28 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 20m.
Distance 37 miles (60 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
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 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
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, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
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, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $101 |
The table below shows live departures for Rijeka to Trieste buses for today, Friday, October 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1h50 | 10:50 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 4:40 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1h30 | 6:10 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1h30 | 6:10 AM Trieste, NH Hotel | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1h30 | 6:10 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1h40 | 9:05 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
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Discover the best of Trieste — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste trip today.
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Main civic art museum with Italian paintings, sculpture, fashion, and design. A strong overview of Trieste’s artistic and cultural development.
Museum in San Giusto Castle presenting archaeology, weapons, and civic collections. It pairs well with the hilltop setting and city panoramas.
Trieste’s canal district with waterside buildings, churches, and cafés nearby. It is among the city’s most photogenic and walkable central areas.
Seafront promenade stretching along Barcola, popular for sunset walks, swimming spots, and open gulf views. It is a beloved everyday Trieste experience.
Popular urban beach and waterfront district north of the center. Visitors come for sea access, relaxed walks, and classic Adriatic scenery.
A hearty bean and sauerkraut soup with pork, shaped by Trieste's Austro-Hungarian heritage. It is one of the city's most iconic cold-weather dishes.
Boiled pork platter, often with cotechino, tongue and sauerkraut. A classic Trieste meal linked to Central European culinary traditions.
Breaded and fried anchovies, usually served crisp as a popular Adriatic seafood dish in local trattorias and osmize.
Refined seafood restaurant with a long reputation for elegant Adriatic dishes and polished service near central Trieste.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving fresh fish and Adriatic specialties in a warm, established local atmosphere.
Classic Trieste café famous for coffee, pastries and literary history. Ideal for local coffee culture and traditional sweets.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can rise in peak season, but dining and local buses are reasonable versus Venice or Milan.
Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving €1-2 at cafés is enough; 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated, not expected. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rijeka to Trieste by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rijeka to Trieste buses use the Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trieste, Piazza Oberdan station pair, with some services arriving at Trieste, NH Hotel. Use this guide to compare Rijeka and Trieste bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor is 2 km from Rijeka city centre. Public transport options include:
Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria (in the station), Bakery (in the station), Fast-food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor.
Available at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor: Elevators, ramps.
Rijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia is 2 km from Rijeka city centre. Public transport options include:
Rijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants within the hotel.
Available within Grand Hotel Bonavia. ATMs are available in the hotel lobby.
Ticket office support is available at Rijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia.
Available at Rijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor is 2 km from Rijeka city centre. Public transport options include:
Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor. ATMs are available at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor.
Ticket office support is available at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor.
Available at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor: Platform accessible for wheelchairs.
Trieste, NH Hotel is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste, NH Hotel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Trieste, NH Hotel. ATMs are available at Trieste, NH Hotel.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste, NH Hotel.
Available at Trieste, NH Hotel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste, NH Hotel: Bus stop is accessible for people with disabilities.
Trieste, Piazza Oberdan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan. ATMs are available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan.
Available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan.
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