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Compare bus and flight for Sankt Gallen to Rijeka
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sankt Gallen to Rijeka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. 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 €73, while a flight costs an average of €543.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
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€73 Average price Cheapest | €110 Average price | €543 Average price | €113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 50m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 27m Average total duration 16h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Sankt Gallen to Rijeka
Compare the available ways to get from Sankt Gallen to Rijeka, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sankt Gallen to Rijeka:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sankt Gallen to Rijeka costing on average €110.
A bus is €470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sankt Gallen to Rijeka costing on average €543.
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
Train takes on average 17h 27m.
Tickets start at around €73 compared to roughly €113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €40. The journey takes 13h 20m versus 8h 4m 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 Sankt Gallen to Rijeka
How to get from Sankt Gallen to Rijeka by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sankt Gallen to Rijeka is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 PM13h10Sankt Gallen5:40 AMRijekaFind prices0 transfers
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4:30 PM13h10Sankt Gallen5:40 AMRijekaFind prices0 transfers
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4:30 PM13h10Sankt Gallen5:40 AMRijekaFind prices0 transfers
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10:15 AM15h05Sankt Gallen1:20 AMRijeka€591One-way1 transfer
4:30 PM15h15Sankt Gallen7:45 AMRijeka€591One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Sankt Gallen to Rijeka
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This is compared to other travel options from Sankt Gallen to Rijeka:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sankt Gallen to Rijeka costing on average €110.
A bus is €470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sankt Gallen to Rijeka costing on average €543.
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
Train takes on average 17h 27m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sankt Gallen and Rijeka as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Rijeka Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from St. Gallen and arrive in Rijeka station.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Gallen, Bahnhof and arrive in Rijeka, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rijeka by bus.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Rijeka by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rijeka by train.
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