There are 2 ways to get from Šibenik to Rab by bus or ferry
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Bus, line 9309 ferry
best- Take the bus from Šibenik, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorbus Arriva
- Take the ferry from Novalja to Rabferry 9309
5h 27m€11–17Bus, line 323 ferry
- Take the bus from Šibenik, Autobusni Kolodvor to Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmanabus
- Take the ferry from Senj port to Rab portferry 323
8h€47–90
Šibenik to Rab by bus and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Šibenik to Rab is to bus and line 9309 ferry which costs €11 - €17 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Šibenik to Rab is to bus and line 9309 ferry which takes 5h 27m and costs €11 - €17.
The distance between Šibenik and Rab is 169 km.
The best way to get from Šibenik to Rab without a car is to bus and line 9309 ferry which takes 5h 27m and costs €11 - €17.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Šibenik to Rab, including transfers.
There are 5627+ hotels available in Rab.
What companies run services between Šibenik, Šibensko-Kniniska, Croatia and Rab, Croatia?
There is no direct connection from Šibenik to Rab. However, you can take the bus to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor, take the bus to Punta Mira, walk to Novalja, then take the line 9309 ferry to Rab. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Šibenik, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rab port via Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana and Senj port in around 8h.
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Šibenik, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
- Phone
- +385 52 356 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- brioni.hr
Bus from Šibenik, Autobusni Kolodvor to Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.brioni.hr/en-gb/
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- jadrolinija.hr
Ferry from Novalja to Rab
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.jadrolinija.hr/en
Ferry from Senj port to Rab port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.jadrolinija.hr/en
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