How to travel from Zurich to Rijeka

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

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Rijeka is a bus with an average price of €93.

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

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Rijeka costing on average €106.

A bus is €381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Rijeka costing on average €473.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Rijeka is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 7m.

Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 17m.

Train takes on average 17h 32m.

The distance from Zurich to Rijeka is approximately 312 miles (503 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Rijeka is:

• Around 10 flights per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Rijeka Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Rijeka station.
• Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Rijeka, Bus Station.

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

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rijeka by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Rijeka by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Rijeka by flight.

Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Rijeka often also extend their vacation to go to Ljubljana, Trieste, Zagreb, Pula, 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.