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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Rijeka
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Rijeka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a train costs an average of $173.
Distance: 265 miles (428 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration Fastest 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 9m Average total duration 13h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Rijeka:
A bus is $115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Rijeka costing on average $173.
A bus is $288 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Rijeka costing on average $347.
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 9m.
Flight takes on average 14h 12m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $137 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $79. The journey takes 6h 50m versus 4h 49m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Rijeka
How to get from Budapest to Rijeka by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Rijeka is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM10h05Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás4:25 AMRijeka, Bus Station$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM10h05Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás4:25 AMRijeka, Bus Station$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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LH59786:00 AM5h20Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport11:20 AMRijeka Airport$4161One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM10h30Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar4:25 AMRijeka, Bus Station$491One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM9h20Budapest, Mexikói Út M9:15 AMRijeka, Bus Station$511One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 PM7h20Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás8:15 PMRijeka, Bus Station$541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Rijeka:
A bus is $115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Rijeka costing on average $173.
A bus is $288 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Rijeka costing on average $347.
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 9m.
Flight takes on average 14h 12m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Rijeka as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Rijeka Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Rijeka station.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Rijeka, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Rijeka by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Rijeka by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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