How to travel from Milan to Rijeka

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Compare bus and flight for Milan to Rijeka

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Rijeka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a flight costs an average of $485.

Distance: 253 miles (408 km)

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$76

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$485

Average price

9h 37m

Average total duration

9h 7m

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4h 58m

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2h 58m

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The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Rijeka is a bus with an average price of $76.

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

A bus is $409 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Rijeka costing on average $485.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Rijeka is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 58m.

Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Milan and Rijeka including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Rijeka among Omio's users.

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from Milan to Rijeka

How to get from Milan to Rijeka by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Milan to Rijeka is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:50 AM11h30
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    6:20 PMRijeka, Bus Station
    $451One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:50 AM11h30
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    6:20 PMRijeka, Bus Station
    $451One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ITALH5123+Croatia AirlinesLH5978
    7:30 AM3h50
    Milan Linate Airport
    11:20 AMRijeka Airport
    $3261One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 AM10h20
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    6:20 PMRijeka, Bus Station
    $471One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 PM11h30
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    9:00 AMRijeka, Bus Station
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 AM8h50
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    9:00 AMRijeka, Bus Station
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH7433+Croatia AirlinesLH5978
    6:20 AM5h00
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    11:20 AMRijeka Airport
    $3261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiEN8281+Croatia AirlinesLH5978
    6:20 AM5h00
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    11:20 AMRijeka Airport
    $3261One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Rijeka

Travel to Rijeka easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Rijeka.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Milan and Rijeka including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Rijeka is a bus with an average price of $58.

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

A bus is $302 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Rijeka costing on average $360.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Rijeka is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 17m.

The distance from Milan to Rijeka is approximately 253 miles (408 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Rijeka is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Rijeka:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Rijeka Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Rijeka, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Rijeka, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Rijeka by bus.
  • Travel with Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA to go to Rijeka by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Milan to Rijeka:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Itabus.
Omio customers who travel from Milan 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.

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