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Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral
Rijeka’s leading maritime and regional history museum in the Governor’s Palace, with major collections on seafaring, local culture, and the city’s past.
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€52
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Trieste to Rijeka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Rijeka will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 10 buses that leave Trieste for Rijeka on Wed, Aug 05, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 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 10 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 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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Buses from Trieste to Rijeka run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 8 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 10m.
Distance 37 miles (60 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
| 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, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €124 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €124 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €124 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €124 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €122 |
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Rijeka 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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FlixBus | 5:55 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 2h10 | 8:05 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h50 | 9:00 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h10 | 1:30 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 2h00 | 6:20 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h40 | 8:55 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h55 | 2:25 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Rijeka’s leading maritime and regional history museum in the Governor’s Palace, with major collections on seafaring, local culture, and the city’s past.
Main city museum site in a restored Baroque palace, presenting Rijeka’s urban, industrial, and cultural history in modern exhibitions.
Museum focused on modern and contemporary art, known for strong regional programming and changing exhibitions in the Benčić cultural quarter.
Rijeka’s main pedestrian promenade lined with historic façades, shops, and city life. It is the essential starting point for exploring the center.
Revitalized former industrial complex turned cultural quarter with museums, library, and public spaces. One of modern Rijeka’s most interesting zones.
Historic neighborhood on the hill above Rijeka, loved for views, heritage sites, and a calmer atmosphere than the busy center below.
Scampi from Kvarner, often grilled or prepared buzara-style with olive oil, garlic and wine. A flagship local seafood specialty prized for sweet, delicate meat.
A brothy fish stew from the northern Adriatic, made with mixed local fish, tomato, wine and aromatics. Traditional coastal home cooking in Rijeka and Kvarner.
Cuttlefish or squid risotto colored with ink, giving a deep sea flavor and black appearance. A classic Adriatic dish common in Rijeka seafood restaurants.
Elegant seafood restaurant known for refined Adriatic dishes, tasting menus and polished service near the city center.
Established waterfront venue specializing in fish, shellfish and classic Kvarner seafood in a relaxed marina setting.
Popular traditional tavern serving grilled meats, local seafood and Croatian staples in a casual, dependable atmosphere.
Moderate for Croatia: rooms rise in summer, but dining and local buses stay fairly reasonable for most visitors.
Tipping is appreciated but not required. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste to Rijeka 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 Rijeka, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Trieste to Rijeka buses use the Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station pair, with some services arriving at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor. Use this guide to compare Trieste and Rijeka 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.
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