There are 4 ways to get from Rijeka to Smiljan by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvorbus
3h 26m€1–22Train
- Take the train from Rijeka to Ostarijetrain Re
- Take the train from Ostarije to Gospictrain Ic
5h 12m€58–86Drive 148.7 km
- Drive from Rijeka to Smiljancar 148.7 km
2h 22m€21–31Bus via Rijeka bus station
- Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Gospićbus N948 / ...
3h 31m€12–20
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Smiljan is to bus via Rijeka bus station which costs €12 - €20 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rijeka to Smiljan is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rijeka to Smiljan. However, there are services departing from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Smiljan via Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Rijeka to Smiljan. However, there are services departing from Rijeka and arriving at Gospic via Ostarije. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Rijeka and Smiljan is 149 km. The road distance is 148.7 km.
The best way to get from Rijeka to Smiljan without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs €1 - €22.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Rijeka to Smiljan, including transfers.
Rijeka to Smiljan bus services, operated by Prijevoz Knežević, depart from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Rijeka to Smiljan train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Rijeka station.
The best way to get from Rijeka to Smiljan is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs €1 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Rijeka, Croatia and Smiljan, Croatia?
Prijevoz Knežević operates a bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor once daily. Tickets cost €14–16 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rijeka to Smiljan via Ostarije and Gospic in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Rijeka to Ostarije
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
Train from Ostarije to Gospic
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
- Phone
- +385 91 255 0999
- [email protected]
- Website
- prijevoz-knezevic.hr
Bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–16
- Schedules at
- prijevoz-knezevic.hr
- Phone
- +385 800 88 85
- [email protected]
- Website
- velebit-tours.hr
Bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Schedules at
- velebit.traveling.com
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €1–22
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rijeka bus station to Gospić
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rijeka to Smiljan bus services, operated by Prijevoz Knežević, arrive at Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor station.
Rijeka to Smiljan train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ostarije station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rijeka to Smiljan is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Rijeka to Smiljan.
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