Traveling from Rijeka to Zagreb by bus is easy and hassle-free. The travel time between the cities is between 2 and 3 hours, depending on the travel route and time of day. The Journey by bus goes via the highway.
The cost for a one-way adult ticket usually averages about 14 Euro, tickets can be found in the range from 10 to 15 Euro, depending on the departure time. Some bus companies offer a round-trip discount. Tickets for children below 12 years old usually come with a discount. Bus tickets can be purchased at the bus station or online.
The buses between Rijeka and Zagreb are very frequent, in the summer season there are about 25 daily departures between the cities. The earliest bus leaves Rijeka around 5 a.m. and the latest bus leaves around 10 p.m. Below we have listed some of the most popular departure times. For the full schedule on a specific date, please use the search form above.
You can find the timetable for buses in opposite directions here.
All buses depart from the main bus station in Rijeka which is located in the center of town at the following address, Trg Žabica 1 HR-51000 Rijeka. You can see more about the bus station here.
All intercity buses to Zagreb arrive at the main bus station which is located at the address Avenija Marina Držića 4, 10000 Zagreb, which is about 20 minutes walk from the city center, you can find more info about the bus station here:
The bus travel time ranges from 2 hours to about 3 hours. Most buses drive non-stop to Zagreb, a few of the departure has a stop in Karlovac to drop off and pick up new passengers.
A one-way adult bus ticket costs around 14 Euros. Round-trip tickets with same bus company might have a discount. Reduced tickets for children under 12 are available from most bus companies.
In Rijeka buses depart from the main bus terminal which is located int the center of town, in Zagreb buses arrive at the Autobusni Kolodvor, which is located about 20 minute walk from then center of town
Buses between Rijeka and Zagreb are very frequent, during daytime there is at least one departure every hour, the earliest departure is around 5 a.m. and the latest at 10 p.m. in the evening.
No, meanwhile all bus companies on this route accept electronic tickets, so no need for printing.
As a standard, each passenger is allowed to bring one suitcase for the hold and one smaller carry-on item. Depending on the bus company, there may be a fee of 1-3 Euros for the suitcase. Normally, bringing additional suitcases is not a problem; however, these are also subject to a luggage charge.
Majority of buses driving between Rijeka and Zagreb are fairly new long distance buses, featuring amenities like WI-FI, extra leg-room and air-conditioning.
Travel distance fastest route | 165 Km / 103 Miles |
Average ticket price | €14 / $16 / £12.5 |
Departures in summer | around 25 |
Departures in winter | above 15 |
Bus companies | Brioni, Arriva, Flixbus, AP Varazdin |
Stops at Zagreb Airport | No |
Stops at Rijeka Airport | No |
Other popular bus routes from Rijeka
Bus Rijeka to Pula | Bus Rijeka to Zadar | Bus Rijeka to Rovinj |
Bus Rijeka to Porec | Bus Rijeka to Trieste | Bus Rijeka to Rab |
Bus Rijeka to Mali Losinj | Bus Rijeka to Crikvenica | Bus Rijeka to Novi Vinodolski |
Text by Morten Smalby