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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 €68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. 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 €68, while a flight costs an average of €398.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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€68 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price | €398 Average price | €130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m 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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Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Opatija, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
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 €93.
A bus is €330 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Opatija costing on average €398.
Other travel options to Opatija take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
Train takes on average 9h 47m.
Tickets start at around €68 compared to roughly €130 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €63. The journey takes 8h 11m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:45 AM 7h25 Vienna 7:10 PM Opatija €51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:45 AM 7h25 Vienna 7:10 PM Opatija €51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

11:45 AM 7h25 Vienna 7:10 PM Opatija €51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

5:20 PM 10h40 Vienna 4:00 AM Opatija €53 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:20 PM 10h40 Vienna 3:00 AM Opatija €58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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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 €93.
A bus is €330 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Opatija costing on average €398.
Other travel options to Opatija take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
Train takes on average 9h 47m.
- Around 27 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Pula Airport.
- Travel with ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Opatija by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Opatija by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Luxair, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Ryanair, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, Avion Express Malta to go to Opatija by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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