Day trip from Zagreb to Rijeka
Rijeka lies 131 km (82 mi) south-west of Zagreb, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 131 km (82 mi) apart, Rijeka is a realistic day trip from Zagreb: about 2 h 8 min each way by road.
| Zagreb | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Croatia | Croatia |
| Population | 663,592 | 107,964 |
| Elevation | 135 m (443 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) |
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Staying in Rijeka
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Common questions
How far is Rijeka from Zagreb?
131 km (82 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Zagreb; by road roughly 160 km (99 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zagreb to Rijeka by road?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zagreb and Rijeka?
No, both are on Europe/Zagreb at the moment.
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.