- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rijeka to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rijeka to Venice will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 10 buses that leave Rijeka for Venice on Thu, Jun 04, 10 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 163 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rijeka to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a ferry costs an average of $98.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Venice:
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Rijeka to Venice costing on average $102 (€83).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Ferry takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $47 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 3h 57m versus 2h 50m 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.
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 03:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
The table below shows live departures for Rijeka to Venice 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 | 4h50 | 2:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 4h30 | 1:55 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 4h35 | 9:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 4h15 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 4h10 | 1:10 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 3h55 | 12:55 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 4h10 | 11:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rijeka to Venice run on average 49 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 49 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 101 miles (163 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 101 miles (163 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 49 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Venice's premier museum for Venetian painting, with masterpieces by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Leading modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, known for masterpieces of Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract art.
Venice's monumental main square, surrounded by major landmarks and one of the city's defining must-see spaces.
Venice's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Colorful lagoon island famous for vividly painted houses and photogenic streets, especially popular with social media visitors.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins; a classic Venetian lagoon dish with medieval trading influences.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil into a creamy spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta; one of Venice’s best-known cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, giving it a rich sea taste and dramatic black color.
Small, celebrated seafood osteria near Saint Mark’s, prized for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and intimate service.
Respected traditional seafood restaurant in a hidden central lane, known for classic Venetian dishes and an old-school atmosphere.
Well-known Burano restaurant worth the trip for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Venice is pricey due to tourism and island logistics. Hotels and dining cost more than in many Italian cities.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated.
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