There are 5 ways to get from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Novalja by bus, ferry, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorbus Arriva
2h 46m€60–72Drive 260.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Novaljacar 260.9 km
3h 42m€38–55Ferry
- Take the ferry from Rijeka to Novaljaferry 9309
3h 4m€79–105Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rijeka (RJK) to Novalja260.9 km
3h 42mShuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Rijeka Airport to Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Take the bus from Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorbus Arriva
4h 26m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Novalja is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Novalja is to bus which takes 2h 46m and costs €60 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Novalja. However, there are services departing from Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Novalja. However, there are services departing from Rijeka and arriving at Novalja via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Rijeka Airport (RJK) and Novalja is 116 km. The road distance is 260.9 km.
The best way to get from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Novalja without a car is to bus which takes 2h 46m and costs €60 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Novalja, including transfers.
Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Novalja bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Novalja bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Novalja is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Novalja.
What companies run services between Rijeka Airport (RJK), Croatia and Novalja, Croatia?
Arriva Croatia operates a bus from Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor twice a week. Tickets cost €1–2 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Jadrolinija operates a ferry from Rijeka to Novalja once daily. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Rijeka to Novalja
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- Jadrolinija
.JPG "Liburnija ferry")
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rijeka (RJK) to Novalja
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rijeka Airport (RJK) and Novalja. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.