- Must visit
Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral
Major regional museum in the former Governor’s Palace, covering Rijeka’s maritime heritage, history, and cultural development.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$133
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
69
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zagreb to Rijeka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Rijeka will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 69 buses that leave Zagreb for Rijeka on Sun, Jun 07, 69 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 133 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Rijeka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Rijeka:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Rijeka costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $42 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€27). The journey takes 2h 29m versus 1h 52m 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, Nomago, GoOpti, Infobus, 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 GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $259 |
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Rijeka buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h30 | 11:45 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h25 | 12:25 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h15 | 12:15 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 3h00 | 2:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h00 | 1:15 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h45 | 2:15 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h00 | 2:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 3h00 | 3:30 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h15 | 3:15 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h30 | 4:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h50 | 5:50 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h30 | 6:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h30 | 6:30 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h40 | 6:40 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h30 | 7:15 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h15 | 7:15 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h15 | 7:45 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h20 | 7:55 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 2h20 | 8:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 2h25 | 8:05 PM Rijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h30 | 8:15 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h40 | 8:40 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h20 | 8:20 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 2h25 | 8:25 PM Rijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) | 2h20 | 8:20 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h15 | 8:45 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 3h00 | 9:45 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h00 | 8:55 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h40 | 9:40 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h25 | 10:10 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h05 | 10:05 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h20 | 10:50 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h15 | 11:15 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h25 | 4:25 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h30 | 8:30 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h15 | 9:15 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h40 | 10:10 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:55 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h05 | 10:00 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 3h00 | 11:00 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Zagreb to Rijeka run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 30 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 82 miles (133 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 82 miles (133 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Rijeka — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rijeka trip today.
Major regional museum in the former Governor’s Palace, covering Rijeka’s maritime heritage, history, and cultural development.
Rijeka’s leading contemporary art museum, hosting rotating exhibitions of Croatian and international artists in the Benčić cultural district.
Museum focused on Rijeka’s urban, industrial, and social history, with exhibitions spread across notable heritage buildings.
Rijeka’s main pedestrian promenade and social heart, lined with historic façades, shops, and everyday city life.
Historic hilltop district known for the castle, sanctuary, stairway approach, and sweeping views over Rijeka and the bay.
Long breakwater promenade popular for sea views, sunsets, and skyline photos, especially appealing for relaxed walks.
Kvarner scampi cooked in olive oil, garlic, white wine, parsley, and breadcrumbs. A signature Adriatic seafood dish strongly associated with the Rijeka and Kvarner coast.
Black risotto made with cuttlefish or squid and colored with squid ink. A classic coastal dish loved across Kvarner for its deep seafood flavor.
A traditional Adriatic fish stew simmered with tomato, onion, wine, and mixed fish. It is a staple of coastal home cooking around Rijeka.
Popular Rijeka restaurant known for quality grilled meats, seafood, and modern Croatian dishes in a stylish yet relaxed setting.
Well-known traditional tavern serving Croatian coastal classics, seafood, and local specialties in a warm konoba atmosphere near the center.
Established casual seafood spot by the waterfront, appreciated for fish dishes, scampi, and an easygoing local feel.
Prices are moderate by Croatian coastal standards. Old Town dining and summer stays cost more than local spots.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Leave around 5-10% in restaurants for good service, round up in taxis, and small change is enough in cafes and bars.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zagreb 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.

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