How to get from Istanbul to Rijeka
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
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We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Rijeka. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 30m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1268 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €90, on Thu, Aug 27.
1268 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €96Checked Sep 9 | 11h 30m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €98Checked Sep 9 | 27h 40m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€96Checked Sep 911h 30m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€98Checked Sep 927h 40m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Rijeka: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Wizz Air·2h - 2Budapest Kelenföld → Zagrebbus
FlixBus·3h 55m - 3Zagreb → RijekabusFlixBus·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Rijeka
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€101October 2026
€121Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirIstanbul Airport-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →FlixBusBudapest Kelenföld-Zagreb, Zagreb-Rijeka, Budapest Kelenföld-Rijeka, Ljubljana-Rijeka, İstanbul Alibeyköy-Edirne, Sofia-ZagrebBook →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Ljubljana Jože PučnikSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurEdirne-SofiaBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Rijeka works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Istanbul to Budapest, about 2h. Transfer in Budapest Kelenföld and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zagreb (3h 55m). Transfer in Zagreb and continue by FlixBus bus on to Rijeka (2h 10m). In total it's roughly €96 over 11h 30m, 2 transfers.
Istanbul to Rijeka: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Rijeka?
The most useful route takes about 11h 30m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Rijeka from Istanbul?
About 1268 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Rijeka cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €91 to €131. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Rijeka?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 11h 30m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Rijeka?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 11h 30m. About 2h 40m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Rijeka?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur.
Can you get from Istanbul to Rijeka without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 27h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rijeka?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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