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Memorial Center Faust Vrančić
Leading local museum on inventor Faust Vrančić, with models of his inventions and an excellent interpretation of his legacy.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h 39 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rijeka to Vodice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rijeka to Vodice will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
It's difficult to get from Rijeka to Vodice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rijeka to Vodice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $508.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $508 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Vodice:
A ferry is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rijeka to Vodice costing on average $30.
A ferry is $482 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rijeka to Vodice costing on average $508.
Other travel options to Vodice take longer:
Ferry takes on average 4h 45m.
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20. The journey takes 5h 36m versus 3h 6m 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 Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago, FlixBus, Brioni Pula d.o.o..
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 01:14PM | Duration 7h59 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Rijeka to Vodice buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:15 PM Rijeka | 12h55 | 11:10 AM Vodice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 7h59 | 1:14 PM Vodice, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 8h00 | 2:15 PM Vodice, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 7h58 | 5:13 PM Vodice, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 7h00 | 8:00 PM Vodice, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 7h20 | 9:20 PM Vodice, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 8h15 | 11:15 PM Vodice, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rijeka to Vodice run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 but you can travel from only $26 by ferry.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:45, the last at 22:16. The fastest bus covers the 128 miles (207 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 128 miles (207 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 6:45 AM |
Last bus 10:16 PM |
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Most Rijeka to Vodice buses use the Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Vodice, Autobusni Kolodvor station pair. Use this guide to compare Rijeka and Vodice 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.
Vodice, Autobusni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several cafes are nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Vodice, Autobusni Kolodvor. ATMs are there is an ATM in the vicinity.
Ticket office support is available at Vodice, Autobusni Kolodvor.
Available at Vodice, Autobusni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vodice, Autobusni Kolodvor: The station is accessible by ramps.
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