London to Rijeka by bus
Rijeka lies 1,273 km (791 mi) south-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 5 min including stops, over roughly 1,553 km (965 mi) of road.
| London | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Croatia |
| Population | 9 million | 107,964 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 51000 |
Clocks in Rijeka are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 23 h 5 min journey lands 24 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rijeka
Crossing from United Kingdom into Croatia: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 London to Rijeka
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Rijeka
Live rooms and prices for Rijeka are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Rijeka
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Rijeka from London?
1,273 km (791 mi) in a straight line, south-east of London; by road roughly 1,553 km (965 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Rijeka by bus?
About 23 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Rijeka?
Rijeka is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Zagreb against Europe/London).
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.