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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Rijeka is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 24h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Rijeka is to train and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs €100 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Rijeka?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Rijeka station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Rijeka bus station via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Rijeka?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Rijeka. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Rijeka via Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, St. Johann Im Pongau, Villach Hbf and Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 58m.

How far is it from Kiel to Rijeka?

The distance between Kiel and Rijeka is 1139 km. The road distance is 1292.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Rijeka without a car is to bus which takes 24h and costs €100 - €180.

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

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Rijeka bus from?

Kiel to Rijeka bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Rijeka train from?

Kiel to Rijeka train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Rijeka?

The best way to get from Kiel to Rijeka is to bus which takes 24h and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 22h 5m.

Where does the Kiel to Rijeka bus arrive?

Kiel to Rijeka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.

Where does the Kiel to Rijeka train arrive?

Kiel to Rijeka train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Rijeka?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Rijeka is 1292 km. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Kiel to Rijeka.

How do I get a train ticket from Kiel to Rijeka?

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

Book your Kiel to Rijeka bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rijeka?

There are 7677+ hotels available in Rijeka.

Kiel to Rijeka - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Kiel to Rijeka by train, plane, car, car train, bus, night train, or shuttle

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

Train, fly to Rijeka Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)plane HAM - RJK
7h 7m
€108–404
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Ljubljana bus stationbus N73
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Rijeka bus stationbus N948 / ...
24h
€106–171
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Rijekacar
17h 2m
€144–200
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to St. Johann im Pongaunighttrain Nt
3. Take the train from St. Johann Im Pongau to Villach Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain 19 / ...
5. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijekatrain 481
22h 58m
€174–405
Train, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane HAM - ZAG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Rijekashuttle
8h 54m
€304–896
Train, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane HAM - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
4. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
10h 59m
€343–984
Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane HAM - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
4. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
10h 7m
€383–1,134
Train, fly to Graz Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane HAM - GRZ
3. Take a shuttle bus from Graz Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
4. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
10h 55m
€548–1,484
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain 19 / ...
4. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijekatrain 481
22h 5m
€120–305
Drive 1,292.2 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Rijekacar 1,292.2 km
13h 39m
€185–267

Kiel to Rijeka by bus

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Distance: 1,139.1 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Rijeka, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Rijeka bus station via Ljubljana bus station in around 24h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Rijeka via Hamburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Ljubljana in around 22h 5m.

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