How to travel from Rijeka to Šibenik

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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Rijeka to Šibenik

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rijeka to Šibenik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of NOK 291 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of NOK 291, while a flight costs an average of NOK 5,870.

Distance: 133 miles (215 km)

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Flight
Ferry
Driving

NOK 400

Average price

NOK 5,870

Average price

NOK 291

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Cheapest

NOK 721

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 35m

Average total duration

6h 5m

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30m

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5h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 11m

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2h 0m

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5h 45m

Average total duration

4h 45m

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1h 0m

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3h 6m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.3kg

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Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva

Most popular bus company

Croatia Airlines

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Krilo-Kapetan Luka

Most popular ferry company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rijeka to Šibenik is a ferry with an average price of NOK 291.

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

A ferry is NOK 110 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rijeka to Šibenik costing on average NOK 400.

A ferry is NOK 5,579 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rijeka to Šibenik costing on average NOK 5,870.

The fastest way to travel from Rijeka to Šibenik is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 11m.

Other travel options to Šibenik take longer:

Ferry takes on average 5h 45m.

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Rijeka and Šibenik including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Rijeka to Šibenik among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around NOK 400 compared to roughly NOK 721 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 322. The journey takes 6h 5m versus 3h 6m 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.

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from Rijeka to Šibenik

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    12:30 PM6h26
    Rijeka, Bus Station
    6:56 PMSibenik, Bus Station
    NOK 2031One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    12:30 PM6h26
    Rijeka, Bus Station
    6:56 PMSibenik, Bus Station
    NOK 2031One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:25 AM5h05
    Rijeka, Bus Station
    6:30 AMSibenik, Bus Station
    NOK 2651One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    9:00 AM6h05
    Rijeka, Bus Station
    3:05 PMSibenik, Bus Station
    NOK 2641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Nomago
    1:30 PM5h50
    Rijeka, Bus Station
    7:20 PMSibenik, Bus Station
    NOK 3301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Nomago
    1:55 PM5h25
    Kraljevica, E65 (Turistička cesta)
    7:20 PMSibenik, Bus Station
    NOK 3841One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rijeka to Šibenik

Travel to Šibenik 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 Rijeka to Šibenik.

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There are 4 options to travel between Rijeka and Šibenik including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Rijeka to Šibenik is a ferry with an average price of NOK 291.

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

A ferry is NOK 110 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rijeka to Šibenik costing on average NOK 400.

A ferry is NOK 5,579 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rijeka to Šibenik costing on average NOK 5,870.

The fastest way to travel from Rijeka to Šibenik is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 11m.

Other travel options to Šibenik take longer:

Ferry takes on average 5h 45m.

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Rijeka to Šibenik is approximately 133 miles (215 km).
The average frequency per day from Rijeka to Šibenik is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rijeka to Šibenik:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rijeka Airport and arrive in Split Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rijeka, Bus Station and arrive in Sibenik, Bus Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Pula and arrive in Port of Zadar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rijeka to Šibenik, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Krilo-Kapetan Luka to go to Šibenik by ferry.
  • Travel with Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, FlixBus, Nomago to go to Šibenik by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, ITA, Edelweiss Air, Austrian Airlines to go to Šibenik by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rijeka to Šibenik with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct ferries per day with Krilo-Kapetan Luka.
  • 6 direct buses per day with Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, FlixBus, Nomago.
Omio customers who travel from Rijeka to Šibenik often also extend their vacation to go to Split, Zadar, Zagreb, Trogir, Primosten. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Šibenik and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Šibenik to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

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