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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 $31. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $109.
Distance: 265 miles (428 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price | $134 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 |
 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 Rijeka to Budapest:
A bus is $114 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rijeka to Budapest costing on average $156 (€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.
- FlixBus4:40 PM7h40Rijeka, Bus Station12:20 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$471One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:40 PM7h40Rijeka, Bus Station12:20 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1409 · LH134011:30 AM6h45Rijeka Airport6:15 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3511One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM8h25Rijeka, Bus Station9:25 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$531One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM8h00Rijeka, Bus Station9:00 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$541One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM7h15Rijeka, Bus Station6:30 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$571One-way1 transfer
- LH1409 · LH134211:30 AM12h15Rijeka Airport11:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3511One-way1 transfer
- LH1409 · LH133411:30 AM21h00Rijeka Airport8:30 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3801One-way1 transfer
- LH1409 · LH133611:30 AM23h25Rijeka Airport10:55 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Budapest:
A bus is $114 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rijeka to Budapest costing on average $156 (€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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