There are 5 ways to get from Zagreb to Rab by bus, ferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, ferry via Rijeka
best- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
- Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry 9309
4h 59m€82–97Bus, line 323 ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Loparbus Arriva
- Take the ferry from Lopar port to Rab portferry 323
6h 52m€6–10Train, ferry
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Rijekatrain Re / ...
- Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry 9309
7h 8m€55–72Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Crikvenicabus 972a / ...
- Take the ferry from Crikvenica port to Rab portferry 323
7h 29m€41–69Bus, line 323 ferry via Senj port
- Take the bus from Zagreb - Autobusni Kolodvor to Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmanabus Arriva
- Take the ferry from Senj port to Rab portferry 323
7h€18–45
Zagreb to Rab by bus, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Rab is to bus and line 323 ferry which costs €6 - €10 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Rab is to bus and ferry via Rijeka which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €100.
The distance between Zagreb and Rab is 237 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Rab without a car is to bus and ferry via Rijeka which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Zagreb to Rab, including transfers.
There are 2714+ hotels available in Rab.
What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Rab, Croatia?
There is no direct connection from Zagreb to Rab. However, you can take the bus to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor, walk to Rijeka, then take the ferry to Rab. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Rab via Rijeka, Željeznički kolodvor, Žabica, and Rijeka in around 7h 8m.
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Rijeka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–12
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Lopar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Zagreb - Autobusni Kolodvor to Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €1–21
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Rijeka to Rab
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Rijeka to Rab
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Crikvenica port to Rab port
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Lopar port to Rab port
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Senj port to Rab port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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