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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Rijeka
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Rijeka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 17m. 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 $61, while a flight costs an average of $477.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$61 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price | $477 Average price | $156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Rijeka
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Rijeka, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Rijeka:
A bus is $46 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Rijeka costing on average $106 (€89).
A bus is $417 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Rijeka costing on average $477 (€399).
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 24m.
Train takes on average 9h 54m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€51) compared to roughly $156 (€131) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $96 (€81). The journey takes 7h 54m versus 5h 20m 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 Rijeka
How to get from Vienna to Rijeka by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Rijeka is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 852+
IR 873 · 481+
S 118:24 PM 14h50 Vienna Hbf 11:14 AM Rijeka station $35 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
RJ 852+
IR 873 · 481+
S 118:24 PM 14h50 Vienna Hbf 11:14 AM Rijeka station $35 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:10 PM 7h20 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 6:30 AM Rijeka, Bus Station $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJX 835+
IC 350+
4816:53 PM 16h21 Vienna Hbf 11:14 AM Rijeka station $35 1 One-way 2 transfers
RJ 852+
IR 873 · 481+
S 118:24 PM 14h50 Vienna 11:14 AM Rijeka station $42 1 One-way 3 transfers
RJX 835+
IC 350+
4816:53 PM 16h21 Vienna 11:14 AM Rijeka station $42 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus1:40 AM 7h35 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 9:15 AM Rijeka, Bus Station $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM 8h30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 11:15 PM Rijeka, Bus Station $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM 8h55 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 7:15 PM Rijeka, Bus Station $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Rijeka:
A bus is $46 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Rijeka costing on average $106 (€89).
A bus is $417 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Rijeka costing on average $477 (€399).
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 24m.
Train takes on average 9h 54m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Rijeka as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Rijeka Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Rijeka station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Rijeka, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Rijeka by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Rijeka by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Luxair, Air Baltic, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Rijeka by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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