There are 5 ways to get from Rijeka to Knin by bus, train, night train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rijeka to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
- Take the bus from Karlovac to Knin bus stationbus 975
6h 20m€17–58Bus via Plitvička Jezera
cheapest- Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvorbus Arriva
- Take the bus from Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvor to Knin, Autobušni kolodvorbus
7h 45m€15–45Train
- Take the train from Rijeka to Ostarijetrain Re
- Take the train from Ostarije to Knintrain Ic
7h 15m€63–91Train, night train
- Take the train from Rijeka to Ogulintrain Re
- Take the nighttrain from Ogulin to Kninnighttrain 1821
7h 12m€62–90Drive 243.1 km
- Drive from Rijeka to Knincar 243.1 km
3h 49m€35–50
Rijeka to Knin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Knin is to bus which costs €17 - €60 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rijeka to Knin is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rijeka to Knin station. However, there are services departing from Rijeka and arriving at Knin bus station via Karlovac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Rijeka to Knin. However, there are services departing from Rijeka and arriving at Knin via Ostarije. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Rijeka and Knin is 331 km. The road distance is 243.1 km.
The best way to get from Rijeka to Knin without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs €17 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Rijeka to Knin, including transfers.
Rijeka to Knin bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Rijeka station.
Rijeka to Knin train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Rijeka station.
The best way to get from Rijeka to Knin is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs €17 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Rijeka, Croatia and Knin, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Rijeka to Knin bus station via Karlovac in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rijeka to Knin via Ostarije in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Rijeka to Ostarije
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Ostarije to Knin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Rijeka to Ogulin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Night train from Ogulin to Knin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Rijeka to Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €1–10
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička Jezera, aut.kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €1–27
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
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More Questions & Answers
Rijeka to Knin bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Rijeka to Knin train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ostarije station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rijeka to Knin is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Rijeka to Knin.
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