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Compare ferry and bus for Novalja to Rijeka
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Novalja to Rijeka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €19.
Distance: 95 km
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Most popular Bus | Ferry |
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€19 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Novalja to Rijeka
Buses from Novalja to Rijeka run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €7 by ferry.
The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 14:00. The fastest bus covers the 95 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 95 km |
Average bus duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 44m |
First bus 05:45 |
Last bus 14:00 |
Bus providers: Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago from Novalja to RijekaYou can travel by bus between Novalja to Rijeka with Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Nomago
Autotrans by Arriva
FAQs: Bus from Novalja to Rijeka
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Novalja to Rijeka by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rijeka, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Novalja, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Novalja, Plodine supermarket, Novalja, Žigljen Ferry Port and Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor. When arriving in Rijeka, you can end your journey in coach stations like Rijeka, Bus Station, Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor and Rijeka, Jelacicev trg (Busparkplatz).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Novalja, Plodine supermarket, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rijeka, Bus Station, located 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Novalja to Rijeka
- 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
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