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How to get fromBudapest to Opatijaby bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, or night train

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There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Opatija by bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, or night train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zagrebbus bus 976 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus Arriva
    7h 25m
    €79–96

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Ljubljanatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Opatija-Matuljitrain train 481
    12h 12m
    €36–42

  3. Drive  515.3 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Opatijacar car 515.3 km
    5h 2m
    €81–116

  4. Fly to Rijeka Airport

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)plane plane BUD - RJK
    7h 44m
    €71–412

  5. Train via Zagreb

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Rijekatrain train Re / ...
    12h 21m
    €37–41

  6. Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane plane BUD - ZAG
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Rijekashuttle bus
    9h 5m
    €274–558

  7. Shuttle, night train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Ljubljanashuttle bus Eurobusways
    2. Take the nighttrain from Ljubljana to Opatija-Matuljinighttrain night train En
    10h 4m
    €86–132

Budapest to Opatija by bus

Calendar41Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Opatija, Primorsko-Goranska, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Opatija - Slatina A via Zagreb, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Jadrolinija in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Deli to Opatija 2 tržnica via Ljubljana, Opatija-Matulji, and Matulji centar B in around 12h 12m.

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