Driving from Rijeka to Zagreb
Zagreb lies 131 km (82 mi) north-east of Rijeka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h without stops, over roughly 160 km (99 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Rijeka | Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Croatia | Croatia |
| Population | 107,964 | 663,592 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 135 m (443 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) |
Where to book car hire from Rijeka to Zagreb
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Staying in Zagreb
Our booking partner lists 2,468+ places to stay in Zagreb (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 879 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (591), and 13 are five-star. Across 705 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.3 out of 10. Guests have left 355,969 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zagreb from Rijeka?
131 km (82 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Rijeka; by road roughly 160 km (99 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rijeka to Zagreb by car?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rijeka and Zagreb?
No, both are on Europe/Zagreb at the moment.
Where can I stay in Zagreb?
Our booking partner lists 2,468+ places to stay in Zagreb, bookable on this site.
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.