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Istanbul to Rijeka

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Twelve ways to Travel from Istanbul to Rijeka

Composite routes from Istanbul to Rijeka

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Fastest
Other

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Velika Gorica Autobusni kolodvor to Rijeka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75
Bus from Plovdiv Train station to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$121.02
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$50.95–$70.06

GoOpti

Phone:
+386 1 320 4530
Website:
goopti.com/en/
Bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rijeka
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$45.86–$394.90
Bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka,
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.39–$140.12

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.39–$48.41

Lasta

Phone:
+381 800 334 334
Website:
lasta.rs/
Bus from Stara Pazova, Autobuska stanica to Rijeka
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$36.94–$76.43

Arriva Croatia

Phone:
+385 (0)72 660 660
Website:
arriva.com.hr/hr-hr/naslovna
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.91–$15.29

Brioni Pula

Phone:
+385 52 356 500
Website:
brioni.hr/hr-hr/
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka,
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$26.75

Balbuss

Phone:
062 8103637
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057679080788
Bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.39

Hisar Turizam

Phone:
+386 41520943
Website:
hisarturizam.com
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Rijeka,
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$87.00

Hafet Tours

Phone:
+389 44 371 066
Website:
hafettours.mk/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Rijeka,
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.17

Train operators

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$108.28

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.46–$35.67
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$34.39

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$70.06
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$29.30

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$42.04–$54.78
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien
Ave. Duration:
18h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.28–$127.39

Slovenian Railways (SŽ)

Phone:
+386 1 29 13 331
Website:
potniski.sz.si/en/
Train from Ljubljana to Rijeka
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$22.93
Train from Postojna to Rijeka
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$15.29

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Edirne to Villach
Ave. Duration:
38h 41m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$257.27–$1,278.88

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.33–$5.99

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Byala
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$32.80
Train from Byala to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.31–$5.48

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$547.76

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$343.94
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$318.46

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$636.93
Plane from Istanbul to Venice
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$955.39
Plane from Istanbul to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$700.62
Plane from Istanbul to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,082.78

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Venice
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$535.02
Plane from Istanbul to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$496.81

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rijeka?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rijeka is to bus which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 29h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rijeka?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rijeka is to fly and night bus which takes 8h 3m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Rijeka?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Rijeka. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro and arriving at Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Stara Pazova, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Rijeka?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Rijeka. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Rijeka via Halkali, Byala, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 36m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Rijeka?

The distance between Istanbul and Rijeka is 1350 km. The road distance is 1494.5 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Rijeka without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rijeka without a car is to bus via Stara Pazova which takes 22h 42m and costs $76.09 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Rijeka?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Istanbul to Rijeka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rijeka bus from?

Istanbul to Rijeka bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rijeka train from?

Istanbul to Rijeka train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Rijeka bus arrive?

Istanbul to Rijeka bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Belgrade New Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Rijeka?

Rijeka is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 15:04 in Istanbul and 13:04 in Rijeka.

Where does the Istanbul to Rijeka train arrive?

Istanbul to Rijeka train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Byala station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Rijeka?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Rijeka is 1494 km. It takes approximately 14h 22m to drive from Istanbul to Rijeka.

Where can I stay near Rijeka?

There are 7309+ hotels available in Rijeka. Prices start at $63.62 per night.
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