How to travel from Venice to Rijeka

There are 3 options to travel between Venice and Rijeka including taking a bus, flight, and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Rijeka is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A bus is $87 (€70) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Venice to Rijeka costing on average $111 (€90).

A bus is $286 (€231) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Rijeka costing on average $310 (€251).

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Rijeka is by ferry with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

Flight takes on average 13h 49m.

The distance from Venice to Rijeka is approximately 101 miles (163 km).

The average frequency per day from Venice to Rijeka is:

• Around 51 buses per day.
• Around 3 flights per day.
• Around 2 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Rijeka:

• Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Rijeka Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia and arrive in Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor.
• Ferries mostly depart from Port of Venice and arrive in Port of Pula.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Rijeka, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with KOMPAS to go to Rijeka by ferry.
• Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano to go to Rijeka by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Venice to Rijeka:

• 51 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus.

Omio customers who travel from Venice to Rijeka often also extend their vacation to go to Zagreb, Pula, Trieste, Ljubljana, Zadar. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rijeka and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Rijeka to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Rijeka, you can visit the bustling Rijeka Central Market for fresh produce and local delicacies, explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, and take a stroll along the Molo Longo pier for stunning views. Enjoy a performance at the Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc, relax at beautiful beaches like Ploče or Kostanj, and explore Trsat Castle for panoramic views. Walk along Korzo, the main pedestrian street with shops and cafes, visit St. Vitus Cathedral, and learn about regional history at the Rijeka City Museum and the Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral.

Three to four days in Rijeka allows enough time to explore its historic Old Town, visit the Trsat Castle, enjoy local cuisine, and relax on nearby beaches.