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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Rijeka is to fly and bus which costs €140 - €370 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Rijeka is to fly and bus which takes 7h 12m and costs €140 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Rijeka?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Rijeka. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor via Padova and Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 21m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Rijeka?

The distance between Barcelona and Rijeka is 1168 km. The road distance is 1386.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Rijeka without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 2m and costs €260 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Barcelona to Rijeka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Rijeka bus from?

Barcelona to Rijeka bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where does the Barcelona to Rijeka bus arrive?

Barcelona to Rijeka bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Padova station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Rijeka?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Rijeka is 1387 km. It takes approximately 15h 1m to drive from Barcelona to Rijeka.

How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to Rijeka?

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Where can I stay near Rijeka?

There are 6304+ hotels available in Rijeka.

Barcelona to Rijeka - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Barcelona to Rijeka by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, shuttle, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane BCN - TRS
2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
7h 12m
€140–361
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
18h 2m
€268–493
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoaferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Rijekacar
19h 1m
€179–257
Bus via Rovinj
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padova to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
24h 21m
€412–694
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane BCN - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Rijekashuttle
7h 50m
€243–526
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane BCN - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
8h 11m
€282–614
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BCN - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
8h 44m
€290–574
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BCN - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Cervignano-Aquil.-Grtrain
4. Take the train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Trieste Centraletrain
5. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
10h 13m
€142–367
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus
2. Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Trieste, Autostazionebus
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
25h 31m
€363–599
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centraletrain Re
4. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
31h 26m
€244–397
Drive 1,386.9 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Rijekacar 1,386.9 km
15h 1m
€226–326

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) flights

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Distance: 1,167.8 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Rijeka, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor via Padova and Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 24h 21m.

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