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Compare train, bus, and flight for Split to Rijeka
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Split to Rijeka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a flight costs an average of $562.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $562 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Split to Rijeka:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Split to Rijeka costing on average $29.
A train is $535 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Rijeka costing on average $562.
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 6m.
Train takes on average 13h 30m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67. The journey takes 7h 36m versus 3h 54m 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 Split to Rijeka
How to get from Split to Rijeka by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Split to Rijeka is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 AM8h34Split, Autobusni Kolodvor5:34 PMRijeka, Bus Station$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:00 AM8h34Split, Autobusni Kolodvor5:34 PMRijeka, Bus Station$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:00 AM6h55Split, Autobusni Kolodvor11:55 AMKraljevica, E65 (Turistička cesta)$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus9:20 PM7h00Split, Autobusni Kolodvor4:20 AMRijeka, Bus Station$321One-way0 transfers- 1:00 PM7h30Split, Autobusni Kolodvor8:30 PMRijeka, Bus Station$381One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 AM7h20Split, Autobusni Kolodvor12:20 PMRijeka, Bus Station$481One-way0 transfers
LH1717 · LH17244:55 PM23h00Split Airport3:55 PMRijeka Airport$2531One-way1 transfer- OU5400 · OU53824:55 PM23h00Split Airport3:55 PMRijeka Airport$5111One-way1 transfer
- OU438 · OU53825:40 PM22h15Split Airport3:55 PMRijeka Airport$5271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Split to Rijeka:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Split to Rijeka costing on average $29.
A train is $535 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Rijeka costing on average $562.
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 6m.
Train takes on average 13h 30m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Split and Rijeka as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Split Airport and arrive in Rijeka Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Rijeka, Bus Station.
- Travel with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Rijeka by train.
- Travel with Nomago, Autotrans by Arriva, FlixBus, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Brioni Pula d.o.o. to go to Rijeka by bus.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines to go to Rijeka by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Nomago, Autotrans by Arriva, FlixBus, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Brioni Pula d.o.o..
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