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Port guide: compare transport from Rijeka

Rijeka, Croatia 29 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Rijeka

Port call at Rijeka (Croatia). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Korzo, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Cruise port of Rijeka in Croatia, located in the Bay of Kvarner. Terminal close to the town centre.

Rijeka Cruise Port
Cheapest option Free Walk to Korzo
Fastest option 5 min Taxi to Korzo
Simplest option Walk to Korzo Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Town centre within walking distance of the port

Warnings

  • Check the exact location of the terminal according to the ship

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Korzo

Free - 8 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Town centre immediately accessible from the port

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

29 option(s) shown for Rijeka

Walk to Korzo

Korzo / city centre

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Town centre immediately accessible from the port

Attention point

Central area sometimes busy on stopover days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the easiest way to reach the pedestrian heart of Rijeka from the terminal

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Korzo - Visit Rijeka: https://visitrijeka.hr/en/see-and-experience/sights/korzo/

Walk to the Clock Tower

City Clock Tower / Gradski toranj

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Emblematic site within easy walking distance of the port

Attention point

Of particular interest, to be combined with Korzo and the old town

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ideal for entering the historic centre and pedestrian streets

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | City Clock Tower - Visit Rijeka: https://visitrijeka.hr/en/see-and-experience/sights/city-clock-tower/

Walk to central market

Rijeka Central Market

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Local market very close to the port and ideal for a short trip

Attention point

Market timetable to be checked according to day of call

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good local option for discovering Rijeka's produce, markets and atmosphere

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Rijeka Market - Visit Rijeka: https://visitrijeka.hr/en/see-and-experience/sights/rijeka-market/

Walk to the Ivan Zajc Croatian National Theatre

Croatian National Theatre Ivan Zajc

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Beautiful historic building close to the port

Attention point

Architectural interest outside the show

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; easy to combine with central market, Korzo and seafront

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Croatian National Theatre Ivan Zajc - Visit Rijeka: https://visitrijeka.hr/en/see-and-experience/sights/the-croatian-national-theatre-ivan-pl-zajc/

Walk to Rijeka bus station

Rijeka Bus Station / Žabica

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Connects to suburban, intercity and shuttle buses

Attention point

Functional urban zone, less touristy

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for Opatija, Krk, Zagreb or intercity transfers

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Arriva Croatia: https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home

Taxi to Korzo

Korzo / city centre

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Available in port or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very fast for PRM or high heat

Attention point

Not necessary as the distance is short

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price estimate before departure

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Korzo - Visit Rijeka: https://visitrijeka.hr/en/see-and-experience/sights/korzo/

Shuttle cruise to Korzo

Korzo / city centre

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simple if proposed by the company

Attention point

Not necessary as the centre is within walking distance

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board to see if there is a shuttle, but walking is generally sufficient.

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Korzo - Visit Rijeka: https://visitrijeka.hr/en/see-and-experience/sights/korzo/

Taxi to Trsat castle

Trsat Castle

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available in port or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and avoids the climb to Trsat

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route: a good choice for saving time and reaching the panorama effortlessly

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Trsat Castle - Visit Rijeka: https://visitrijeka.hr/en/see-and-experience/sights/trsat-castle/

Taxi to Sablićevo beach

Sablićevo Beach

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available in port or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to a nearby beach without waiting for the bus

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice with children or beach gear

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Visit Rijeka: https://visitrijeka.hr/en/

Taxi to Opatija

Opatija / Lungomare

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct route to Opatija

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price and return if short stopover

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Visit Opatija: https://www.visitopatija.com/en

Taxi to Rijeka airport

Rijeka Airport / Omišalj

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than bus or shuttle

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; booking in advance recommended for connecting flights

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Rijeka Airport: https://rijeka-airport.hr/en/

Walk to Rijeka railway station

Rijeka Railway Station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Station within walking distance for regional and long-distance trains

Attention point

Less comfortable with bulky luggage

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for Opatija-Matulji, Zagreb or rail connections

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Croatian Railways Passenger Transport: https://www.hzpp.hr/en

Walk to the maritime and historical museum

Maritime and History Museum / Governor's Palace

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Major museum within walking distance of the centre

Attention point

Slight climb from the port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow for a short climb to Governor's Palace

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral: https://ppmhp.hr/en/

City bus to Sablićevo beach

Sablićevo Beach

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Autotrolej lines
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A low-cost option for getting to a beach near Rijeka

Attention point

Urban pebble beach, popular in season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check Autotrolej line to Pećine / Sablićevo before departure

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Autotrolej Routes: https://www.autotrolej.hr/en/routes/ | Visit Rijeka: https://visitrijeka.hr/en/

City bus to Château de Trsat

Trsat Castle

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Autotrolej lines
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Avoids the walk up to Trsat and offers a beautiful panorama

Attention point

Stop and exact line to be checked according to timetable

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; great option for getting to Trsat effortlessly from the centre

Source : Autotrolej Routes : https://www.autotrolej.hr/en/routes/

City bus to Kantrida

Kantrida / beach and stadium

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Autotrolej lines
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the west coast and the beaches of Kantrida

Attention point

Less of a priority than Opatija or Trsat for a first visit

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful option for beach, promenade or Kantrida stadium area

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Autotrolej Routes: https://www.autotrolej.hr/en/routes/ | Visit Rijeka: https://visitrijeka.hr/en/

Suburban bus to Opatija

Opatija / Lungomare

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency on suburban lines Autotrolej
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Low-cost option to reach Opatija and the Lungomare promenade

Attention point

Can be visited in high season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; very good short excursion from Rijeka, check return timetable

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Autotrolej Routes: https://www.autotrolej.hr/en/routes/ | Visit Opatija: https://www.visitopatija.com/en

VTC to Korzo

Korzo / city centre

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability for a short run

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point near the terminal

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Korzo - Visit Rijeka: https://visitrijeka.hr/en/see-and-experience/sights/korzo/

Shuttle excursion to Opatija

Opatija / Lungomare

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line or local excursion
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A simple, organised option for getting to Opatija

Attention point

Mandatory working hours and variable availability depending on port of call

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the excursions or shuttles offered on board or at the terminal

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Visit Opatija: https://www.visitopatija.com/en

VTC to Opatija

Opatija / Lungomare

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance to reach Opatija

Attention point

Availability varies according to season and demand

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book the return if the stopover is short

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Visit Opatija: https://www.visitopatija.com/en

VTC to Rijeka airport

Rijeka Airport / Omišalj

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 65,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price known in advance

Attention point

Prices vary according to availability and season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a margin if flying after disembarkation

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Rijeka Airport: https://rijeka-airport.hr/en/

Train to Opatija-Matulji

Opatija-Matulji Railway Station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regional trains according to HŽPP timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Alternative rail link to the Opatija area

Attention point

The station is in Matulji, not directly on the Opatija seafront.

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Rijeka Railway Station then train to Opatija-Matulji

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Croatian Railways Passenger Transport: https://www.hzpp.hr/en | Visit Opatija: https://www.visitopatija.com/en

Suburban bus to Lovran

Lovran

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Regular frequency on suburban lines Autotrolej
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Extend your visit to the Opatija Riviera

Attention point

Longer journey than Opatija, return journey to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting for coastal walks, Lovran old town and seaside atmosphere

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Autotrolej Routes: https://www.autotrolej.hr/en/routes/ | Visit Opatija: https://www.visitopatija.com/en

Bus to Rijeka airport

Rijeka Airport / Omišalj

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Frequency linked to seasonal flights or shuttles
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Low-cost option to Rijeka airport

Attention point

Limited frequency, booking or time verification recommended

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the shuttle/bus service for each flight before choosing this option.

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Rijeka Airport Transportation: https://rijeka-airport.hr/en/transportation/ | Arriva Croatia: https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home

Taxi to Krk Town

Krk Town

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 90,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to the island of Krk without a bus

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare, wait and return to ship before departure

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Visit Krk: https://www.visitkrk.hr/

VTC to Krk Town

Krk Town

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 100,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Comfortable for an excursion to the island of Krk

Attention point

It is essential to organise your return

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with wait if stopover time limited

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Visit Krk: https://www.visitkrk.hr/

Intercity bus to Krk Town

Krk Town

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 9,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to intercity timetable
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the island of Krk without a car

Attention point

Long journey for a short stopover, return times to be secured

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be reserved for passengers with a long stopover and verified timetables

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Arriva Croatia: https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home | Visit Krk: https://www.visitkrk.hr/

Train to Zagreb

Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 270 min
Frequency A few trains a day according to HŽPP timetables
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Long-distance transfer option to Zagreb

Attention point

Unsuitable for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; best used for pre/post-cruises with confirmed timetables

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Croatian Railways Passenger Transport: https://www.hzpp.hr/en

Taxi to Plitvice Lakes

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 220,00 €
Estimated duration 150 min
Frequency Private bookings only
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Direct access to one of Croatia's major natural sites

Attention point

Very long journey, rarely suited to a traditional stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; only to be considered with a very long stopover and a safe return.

Source : Rijeka Passenger Port Terminal: https://www.portauthority.hr/en/passenger-port-terminal/ | Plitvice Lakes National Park: https://np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/en/

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.