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Compare train and bus for Rijeka to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rijeka to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $110.
Distance: 265 miles (428 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 41m Average total duration Fastest 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 56m Average total duration 13h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Budapest:
A bus is $115 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rijeka to Budapest costing on average $158 (€129).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Rijeka to Budapest
How to get from Rijeka to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rijeka to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM9h20Rijeka, Bus Station8:15 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM9h20Rijeka, Bus Station8:15 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1409 · LH134012:05 PM6h25Rijeka Airport6:30 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2991One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM6h50Rijeka, Bus Station6:05 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM7h20Rijeka, Bus Station8:20 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM7h30Rijeka, Bus Station3:00 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$431One-way1 transfer
LH1409 · LH134212:05 PM11h45Rijeka Airport11:50 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2991One-way1 transfer
LH1409 · LH133412:05 PM20h40Rijeka Airport8:45 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3281One-way1 transfer
LH1409 · LH133812:05 PM25h20Rijeka Airport1:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Budapest:
A bus is $115 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rijeka to Budapest costing on average $158 (€129).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 26m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rijeka and Budapest as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rijeka Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rijeka station and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Buses mostly depart from Rijeka, Bus Station and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Brioni Pula d.o.o. to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Budapest by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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