How to travel from Basel to Rijeka

There are 2 options to travel between Basel and Rijeka including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Rijeka is a bus with an average price of $93 (€76).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Rijeka:

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Rijeka costing on average $95 (€77).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Rijeka is by bus with an average journey time of 13h 19m.

Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 19m.

The distance from Basel to Rijeka is approximately 359 miles (578 km).

The average frequency per day from Basel to Rijeka is:

• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Rijeka as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Rijeka:

• Trains mostly depart from Basel Bad Bhf and arrive in Rijeka station.
• Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Rijeka, Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Rijeka, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Rijeka by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Zelic Reisen, Autolinee Ventre, Zelic Reisen to go to Rijeka by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Rijeka:

• 0 direct buses per day with Zelic Reisen, Zelic Reisen.

Omio customers who travel from Basel to Rijeka often also extend their vacation to go to Zagreb, Pula, Trieste, Ljubljana, Zadar. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rijeka and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Rijeka to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Rijeka, you can visit the bustling Rijeka Central Market for fresh produce and local delicacies, explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, and take a stroll along the Molo Longo pier for stunning views. Enjoy a performance at the Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc, relax at beautiful beaches like Ploče or Kostanj, and explore Trsat Castle for panoramic views. Walk along Korzo, the main pedestrian street with shops and cafes, visit St. Vitus Cathedral, and learn about regional history at the Rijeka City Museum and the Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral.

Three to four days in Rijeka allows enough time to explore its historic Old Town, visit the Trsat Castle, enjoy local cuisine, and relax on nearby beaches.