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How to get fromRijeka to Bulgariaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rijeka to Bulgaria by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane RJK - SOF
    8h 45m
    $95–285

  2. Bus via Zagreb

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Zagrebbus bus 972 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Sofiabus bus N981
    15h 35m
    $77–185

  3. Drive 942.2 km

    1. Drive from Rijeka to Sofiacar car 942.2 km
    8h 50m
    $154–222

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 30m
    $208–369

Rijeka to Bulgaria by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 801.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Rijeka, Croatia and Bulgaria?

Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rijeka bus station to Sofia via Zagreb in around 15h 35m.

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