The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rijeka to Budapest
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 4 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
428 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rijeka to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rijeka to Budapest will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
Of the 4 buses that leave Rijeka for Budapest every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 428 km distance in an average of 8 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Rijeka to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rijeka to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 7h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £92.
Distance: 428 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£44 Average Price Cheapest | £96 Average Price | £225 Average Price |
7h 54m Average total duration Fastest 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 55m Average total duration 13h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rijeka to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rijeka to Budapest coaches for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:00 Rijeka, Bus Station | 11h30 | 17:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:00 Rijeka, Bus Station | 11h05 | 17:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:35 Rijeka, Bus Station | 11h45 | 18:20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:35 Rijeka, Bus Station | 13h10 | 19:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:35 Rijeka, Bus Station | 12h05 | 18:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 Rijeka, Bus Station | 10h45 | 21:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 Rijeka, Bus Station | 11h10 | 22:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:00 Rijeka, Bus Station | 14h46 | 04:46 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:00 Rijeka, Bus Station | 14h20 | 04:20 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:00 Rijeka, Bus Station | 15h20 | 05:20 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:20 Rijeka, Bus Station | 14h35 | 05:55 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:20 Rijeka, Bus Station | 11h56 | 10:16 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:20 Rijeka, Bus Station | 12h30 | 10:50 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:20 Rijeka, Bus Station | 13h05 | 11:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rijeka to Budapest
Buses from Rijeka to Budapest run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 428 km distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 428 km |
Average bus duration 7h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus from Rijeka to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Rijeka to Budapest with FlixBus, Infobus for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Rijeka to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rijeka to Budapest by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Rijeka, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Rijeka, Bus Station, Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor and Rijeka. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your journey in coach stations like Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Budapest, Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Rijeka, Bus Station, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, located 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rijeka and Budapest
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Bakery (in the station)
- Fast-food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 2, 3, 7, 8, 18 Train: Rijeka Train Station
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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