Kyiv to Rijeka by bus
Rijeka lies 1,324 km (823 mi) west of Kyiv, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h including stops, over roughly 1,615 km (1,004 mi) of road.
| Kyiv | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Croatia |
| Population | 3 million | 107,964 |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) |
Clocks in Rijeka are 1 h behind Kyiv right now, so a 24 h journey lands only 23 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rijeka
Crossing from Ukraine into Croatia: money changes from the Hryvnia to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +385; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book buses from Kyiv to Rijeka
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Staying in Rijeka
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Common questions
How far is Rijeka from Kyiv?
1,324 km (823 mi) in a straight line, west of Kyiv; by road roughly 1,615 km (1,004 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyiv to Rijeka by bus?
About 24 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyiv and Rijeka?
Rijeka is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Zagreb against Europe/Kyiv).
What currency do I need in Rijeka?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.