Travel to Opatija
Opatija is well connected and easily accessible by various means of transport.
By plane
The nearest international airport is Rijeka Airport (RJK), located on the island of Krk, approximately 40 kilometers from Opatija. From Rijeka Airport, Opatija can be reached by taxi, organised transfer, or a combination of bus services. Transport options from Rijeka Airport include shuttle services, taxis, and car rentals. More information is available at: Rijeka Airport – Parking and Transport
By car (rental or taxi), the journey from Rijeka Airport to Opatija takes about 40 minutes, depending on traffic and weather conditions.
Alternatively, the following nearby airports can be used:
- Zagreb – 200 km
- Pula – 75 km
- Ljubljana – 135 km
- Trieste – 105 km
- Venice – 215 km
By train
The nearest train station is Rijeka Train Station (Trg kralja Tomislava 1, 51000 Rijeka). More information is available on the Croatian Railways website. From the train station to Opatija, travelers can use one of the options listed below (transfers from Rijeka to Opatija).
By international or intercity bus lines
The main station is Rijeka Bus Station (Žabica 3, 51000 Rijeka). More information is available at Arriva Croatia. From the Rijeka Bus Station to Opatija, travelers can use one of the options listed below (transfers from Rijeka to Opatija).
Transfers from Rijeka to Opatija
Taxi services
Recommended taxi options from Rijeka to Opatija:
Public bus transportation
- If arriving at Rijeka Airport: take a shuttle bus from the airport (recommended), then use Autotrolej public transportation – line 32 (from Jelačić Square to Ika Vrh station).
- If arriving via intercity buses (Rijeka Bus Station, Žabica 3, 51000 Rijeka): leave the bus station and take Autotrolej public transportation – line 32 (from Trg RH bus station to Ika Vrh station). Trg RH bus station is a 5-minute walk from Rijeka Bus Station.
The total estimated travel time from Rijeka Bus Station to Ika Vrh bus station is about 40 minutes, depending on traffic and schedule of bus services.
For detailed information, please visit the Autotrolej official website
By car
Opatija is well connected to the rest of Croatia, and its proximity to motorways and major international routes makes it easily accessible from almost all European countries.
