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Compare bus, train, and flight for Vienna to Opatija
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Opatija 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 5h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €73, while a flight costs an average of €414.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€73 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price | €414 Average price | €130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Opatija:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Opatija costing on average €75.
A bus is €110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Opatija costing on average €159.
Other travel options to Opatija take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 27m.
Train takes on average 9h 56m.
Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €130 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €81. The journey takes 7h 57m versus 5h 31m 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 Vienna to Opatija
How to get from Vienna to Opatija by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Opatija is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 97705:55 AM1h05Vienna International Airport7:00 AMPula Airport€401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 97705:55 AM1h05Vienna International Airport7:00 AMPula Airport€401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 97705:55 AM1h05Vienna International Airport7:00 AMPula Airport€401One-way0 transfers
Other options
NJ 19946+
EN 40237+
48110:44 PM12h30Vienna Hbf11:14 AMRijeka station€1051One-way2 transfers
RJX 133 · D 315 · 2108:53 AM9h53Vienna Hbf6:46 PMRijeka station€1121One-way2 transfers
EC 462+
EN 40237+
481+
S 311:28 PM11h46Vienna Hbf11:14 AMRijeka station€1151One-way3 transfers
FlixBus1:45 PM7h25Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)9:10 PMOpatija, Bus Station€471One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM10h40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:00 AMOpatija, Bus Station€521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 AM9h35Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:00 PMOpatija, Bus Station€751One-way1 transfer
LX3535+
LX84343:00 PM4h00Vienna International Airport7:00 PMPula Airport€3081One-way1 transfer
LX3531+
LX843410:55 AM8h05Vienna International Airport7:00 PMPula Airport€3081One-way1 transfer
LH6321+
LH17226:10 AM3h05Vienna International Airport9:15 AMPula Airport€3081One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Opatija:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Opatija costing on average €98.
A bus is €341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Opatija costing on average €414.
Other travel options to Opatija take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Train takes on average 9h 54m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Opatija as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Pula Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Rijeka station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Opatija, Bus Station.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight to go to Opatija by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Air Serbia to go to Opatija by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Opatija by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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