Day trip from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee to Rijeka
Rijeka lies 145 km (90 mi) south of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 145 km (90 mi) apart, Rijeka is a realistic day trip from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee: about 2 h 21 min each way by road.
| Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Austria | Croatia |
| Population | 100,316 | 107,964 |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) |
| Postal codes | 9010–9028 | 51000 |
What changes when you arrive in Rijeka
Crossing from Austria into Croatia: the dialling code becomes +385; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
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Staying in Rijeka
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Common questions
How far is Rijeka from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?
145 km (90 mi) in a straight line, south of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee; by road roughly 177 km (110 mi).
How long does it take to get from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee to Rijeka by road?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Klagenfurt am Wörthersee and Rijeka?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.