Day trip from Rijeka to Trieste
Trieste lies 63 km (39 mi) north-west of Rijeka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 63 km (39 mi) apart, Trieste is a realistic day trip from Rijeka: about 1 h 2 min each way by road.
| Rijeka | Trieste | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Croatia | Italy |
| Population | 107,964 | 204,338 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Postal codes | 51000 | 34100–34151 |
What changes when you arrive in Trieste
Crossing from Croatia into Italy: sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book tours and tickets in Trieste
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Staying in Trieste
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Common questions
How far is Trieste from Rijeka?
63 km (39 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rijeka; by road roughly 77 km (48 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rijeka to Trieste by road?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rijeka and Trieste?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Trieste?
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.