Arrival & Getting Around

Rijeka Tourist Board Archives

fERRiEs

jAdROlInIjA Jadrolinija ferries and catamarans operate to Mali Lošinj, Cres, Rab and Pag, and between Krk and Cres. Tickets for local catamarans, local ferries as well as international ferries can be purchased online. For local catamarans it is possible to book one month in advance (maximum) and no later than 24 hours prior to travelling. ATM outside. Timetable in the window.QC‑3, Riječki lukobran bb (Putnički terminal), tel. (+385‑51) 21 14 44, www.jadrolinija.hr. Working hours are subject to change depending on the time of year (season, post season, off season) so it is ad‑ visable to check by phone beforehand.

BUsEs

CEnTRAl COACH STATIOn (AuTOBuSnI kOlOdVOR RIjEkA) Though small, the long-distance bus station (autobusni kolodvor), right in the city centre, is a real hub and has everything you need. Bus travel is the preferred method of long distance public transportation: it’s cheap, relatively quick and usually comfortable. A large number of Croatian destinations are served, as well as a growing number of foreign destinations on all points of the compass. Ticket office: Open 05:30 - 22:30; tel. 060 88 86 66 (automated service, press 2 to contact the operator) for reservations and info. Outside opening times, you can buy tickets on board, but during summer it’s best to reserve in advance, or buy online www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home. Changing money: there are exchange bureaux on Platform 1 and ATMs all around. Left luggage (garderoba): the garderoba is inside the station building and is open 06:00 - 22:00. Toilets: inside the station. Getting to town: See the waterfront? Hang a left. The main street Korzo is just behind the waterfront buildings. Taxis: There’s a taxi rank at the station. QC‑2, Trg Žabica 1, tel. (+385‑51) 66 06 60/(+385‑) 060 88 86 66, www.arriva.com.hr/en‑us/ home.

aiRPORt

RIjEkA AIRPORT (zRAčnA lukA RIjEkA) Rijeka airport near Omišalj on Krk island serves Rijeka and the Kvarner coast. It’s a tiny airport, but has a bar with sandwiches, a tourist information point, an ATM, a small duty free shop (open prior to flights), toilets, payphones, a post box, and parking. Getting to town: Olivari shuttle bus will take you to the main Bus terminal on Trg bana Jelačića for 55kn, one way. Outside the main season, make sure to check via mail or phone for more details. Taxis await your hailing outside the airport.QHamec 1, Omišalj, Island Krk, tel. (+385‑) 099 525 89 11, www. rijeka‑airport.hr. Open 08:00‑18:00.

tRains

CEnTRAl TRAIn STATIOn (žEljEznIčkI kOlOdVOR RIjEkA) Rijeka’s train station has all the basic services you need. Train services are rather slow, but it’s a relaxing and inexpensive way to travel. The HŽPP (Croatian Railways) website has a good English page featuring ticket prices and connections for domestic and international routes. Ticket office: In the central lobby you’ll find the ticket office including the international (međunarodni) and domestic window, Open 05:05 - 20:50, tel. (+385-51) 21 13 04. There is also a ticket machine inside the bureau where you can pay your tickets for domestic routes with a credit card, as well as the option to buy your tickets online on www.hzpp.hr or via smart phone application HZPP tickets. Changing money: There are two cash machines en route to the Zagreb platform and a 24-hour cash machine outside the station building. There’s a small exchange bureau in Nikola Tesla Street opposite the train station. Left luggage: Lockers Open 04:30 - 22:00, cost: 15 kn per day. Toilets: on Platform 1, lovely and clean. Getting to town: The bus stop to the centre is directly in front of the station (two stops, take lines 1, 1A, 2, 6, 7, 7A or 32). If you cross the street, bus no. 32 heading west takes you to Opatija. Taxis: There’s a taxi rank outside the station.QA‑2, Trg kralja Tomislava 1, tel. National info line: 060 33 34 44/ (+385‑51) 21 13 04, www.hzpp.hr/en.

tOURist infORmatiOn

TOuRIST InFORMATIOn CEnTER Rijeka Tourist Information Centre.QD‑2, Korzo 14, tel. (+385‑51) 33 58 82, www.visitRijeka.hr. Open 08:00‑ 20:00; Sat 08:00‑14:00; closed Sun.