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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 31m. 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 $46, while a train costs an average of $136.
Distance: 265 miles (428 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 31m Average total duration Fastest 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 2m Average total duration 13h 32m 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 $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rijeka to Budapest costing on average $136.
A bus is $274 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rijeka to Budapest costing on average $320.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 14m.
Train takes on average 14h 2m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $137 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $91. The journey takes 7h 1m versus 4h 59m 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 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 · FlixBus8:15 PM9h00Rijeka, Bus Station5:15 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM9h00Rijeka, Bus Station5:15 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1725 · LH16769:25 AM3h10Rijeka Airport12:35 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$4851One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM6h50Rijeka, Bus Station6:05 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM7h00Rijeka, Bus Station9:00 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM7h00Rijeka, Bus Station3:00 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$571One-way1 transfer
- LH1409 · LH134212:05 PM11h45Rijeka Airport11:50 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2621One-way1 transfer
- LH1409 · LH133412:05 PM20h40Rijeka Airport8:45 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2881One-way1 transfer
- LH1409 · LH133612:05 PM22h35Rijeka Airport10:40 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2881One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Budapest:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rijeka to Budapest costing on average $136.
A bus is $274 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rijeka to Budapest costing on average $320.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 14m.
Train takes on average 14h 2m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 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, bus, and flight 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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