Day trip from Split to Rijeka
Rijeka lies 257 km (160 mi) north-west of Split, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 257 km (160 mi) apart, Rijeka is a realistic day trip from Split: about 4 h 11 min each way by road.
| Split | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Croatia | Croatia |
| Population | 149,830 | 107,964 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) |
| Postal codes | 21000 | 51000 |
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Staying in Rijeka
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Common questions
How far is Rijeka from Split?
257 km (160 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Split; by road roughly 313 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from Split to Rijeka by road?
About 4 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Split and Rijeka?
No, both are on Europe/Zagreb at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.