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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rijeka to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rijeka to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $111, while a flight costs an average of $541.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
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$112 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $541 Average price | $243 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 42m Average total duration 15h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 58m Average total duration 16h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Rijeka to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Zurich:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rijeka to Zurich costing on average $112.
A train is $431 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rijeka to Zurich costing on average $541.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 42m.
Train takes on average 16h 58m.
Tickets start at around $112 compared to roughly $243 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $132. The journey takes 15h 12m versus 8h 29m 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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How to get from Rijeka to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rijeka to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:55 PM 16h35 Rijeka 2:30 PM Zurich $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:55 PM 16h35 Rijeka 2:30 PM Zurich $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:55 PM 16h35 Rijeka 2:30 PM Zurich $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:55 PM 16h35 Rijeka 1:30 PM Zurich $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Zurich:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rijeka to Zurich costing on average $112.
A train is $431 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rijeka to Zurich costing on average $541.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 42m.
Train takes on average 16h 58m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rijeka and Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rijeka station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Flights mostly depart from Rijeka Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Rijeka, Bus Station and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Croatia Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
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