- 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
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rovinj to Rijeka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rovinj to Rijeka will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 2 buses that leave Rovinj for Rijeka on Tue, May 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 67 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 Tue, May 26 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rovinj to Rijeka 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 2h 0m. 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: 41 miles (67 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $22 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€9). The journey takes 2h 0m versus 1h 9m 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, FlixBus.
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 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Rovinj to Rijeka buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1h40 | 11:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1h40 | 3:25 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rovinj to Rijeka run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:40, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 41 miles (67 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 41 miles (67 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 4:40 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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