Rijeka to Rab Ferry
Rijeka → Rab
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- High-speed crossing
- ~1.5 h
- Frequency
- 1–2 daily in summer, reduced in winter
- Carries cars
- No — passengers only
Crossing times and frequency are typical ranges and vary by season and operator. Check the operator or Direct Ferries for current sailings before booking.
Where it leaves from
Jadrolinija's catamaran to Rab departs from Rijeka's main ferry terminal on the city waterfront, a short walk from the city centre and the rail and bus stations. The route threads southward through the sheltered waters of the Kvarner Bay, passing close to the island of Krk before reaching Rab. The catamaran arrives at Rab Town harbour, in the heart of the medieval old town.
Passenger-only service
This is a passenger-only catamaran — there is no facility to carry cars, motorcycles or bicycles on the direct Rijeka–Rab route. Travellers with a vehicle should instead use the Stinica–Mišnjak car ferry, which departs from Stinica on the mainland coast (accessible via the A1 motorway and the coastal road near Jablanac) and crosses to Mišnjak at the north end of Rab island in about 15 minutes. The car ferry runs frequently through the day in summer without advance booking.
Operator
Jadrolinija, Croatia's national ferry company, operates this route as part of its broader Kvarner island network. Tickets can be bought at Rijeka's ferry terminal or booked in advance online. In summer, it is worth booking ahead — the catamaran is popular with visitors heading to Rab's beaches and old town.
Onward from Rab
Rab Town is the island's social and historic centre, with medieval towers, a waterfront promenade and beaches nearby. Buses connect the port with the rest of the island; car hire is available if you want to explore further afield. Seasonal services also link Rab with Novalja on Pag island, useful for continuing an Adriatic island-hopping itinerary.
Ports & terminals
- RijekaView on map →
- RabView on map →
Port guides
Related ferry routes
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the ferry from Rijeka to Rab?
- The Jadrolinija catamaran takes about 1.5 hours from Rijeka to Rab Town. There is no conventional car ferry on this direct route.
- Can I take a car on the Rijeka–Rab ferry?
- No — the direct Rijeka–Rab service is a passenger-only catamaran. Drivers should use the Stinica–Mišnjak car ferry, which crosses from the mainland to the north of Rab island in about 15 minutes.
- Where does the ferry from Rijeka arrive on Rab?
- The catamaran docks in Rab Town harbour, right in the centre of the old town — one of the more scenic ferry arrivals on the Croatian coast.