Accessibility

| by air | by bus | by rail | by boat | by car |

Opatija Riviera enjoys excellent communication links for conferences with Europe and overseas delegates, speakers and guests. Ease of travel between central Europe and Opatija Riviera is important not only for delegate access, but also for social programs. Airport transfer to Opatija and Rijeka is smoothly organized.

By air

AIRPORT Rijeka
Rivijera Kvarner
51530 Omisalj (Island of Krk)
Tel. +385 51 842040
Fax. +385 51 842032
Information: +385 51 842132

Distance from Rijeka centre: 27 km
Bus connections with Rijeka. Duration: 30-35 minutes.

Companies flying in Croatia

Croatia Airlines - Regular International Flights: Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Mostar, Munich, Paris, Prague, Rome, Sarajevo, Skopje, Tel Aviv, Vienna and Zurich.
- Regular Domestic Flights: Brac, Dubrovnik, Pula, Split, Zadar

Other companies: Adria Airways, Aeroflot, Air Bosna, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Avioimpex, British Airways, Air Canada, CSA, Klm - Northwest - Alitalia, Lauda Air, Lufthansa, Malaysian Airlines, Malev, SAS, Turkish Airlines

By bus

Bus Terminal Rijeka - Žabica 1, tel +385 51 211222
A very comprehensive coach network connects all parts of the country. There are regular international coach services connecting Croatia with all neighbouring countries, as well as Switzerland, France, Germany and Slovakia.
Bus service between major cities (intercity lines) is quite frequent, as well as regional services.

By rail

The rail network connects all major Croatian cities, except Dubrovnik. There are direct lines to Slovenia, Hungary, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Yugoslavia. There are indirect lines to almost all other European countries.The types of train services that operate in Croatia are the following: EuroCity (EC), InterCity (IC), express (Ex), fast (B), local and accelerated trains.

Eurocity and Intercity:

- EC "Mimara": Berlin - Leipzig - Munich - Salzburg - Ljubljana - Zagreb;
- IC "Croatia": Vienna - Maribor - Zagreb;
- IC "Kvarner": Budapest - Zagreb - Rijeka;
- IC "Drava": Budapest - Cakovec - Zagreb - Ljubljana - Venice

By boat

The Croatian coastal towns and cities are served by ferry and ship services. The inhabited islands are linked with the mainland (and some of them also with other islands) by ferry/ship services. During the summer, the frequency of ferry sailings is usually increased and fast hydrofoil services are added. The summer sailing schedule normally remains in operation from 28 May to 30 September.

Jadrolinija
The main Croatian passenger shiping line, maintains the largest number of regular international and domestic ferry and shipping lines.
Information on sailing times and fares is obtainable from the following addresses:
Jadrolinija, Riva 16, 51000 Rijeka
CROATIA P.O. Box 123
Tel. +385 51 666 111
Fax. +385 51 213 116

Jadrolinija, Zrinjevac 20, 10000 Zagreb
Tel. +385 1 487 33 07
Fax. +385 1 487 31 41
Web: www.jadrolinija.tel.hr

Sem Marina
Croatian passenger shiping line, maintains regular ferry lines between Croatia and Italy.
On-line reservation.
Web: www.sem.hr/english.html

Adriatica
The Italian passenger shiping line which maintains the regular international ferry lines Ancona - Split - Ancona, Bari - Dubrovnik - Bari and in summertime Grado - Trieste - Umag - Rovinj - Brijuni ("Linea costa istriana")
Web: www.adriatica.it

By car

National Autoclub of Republic of Croatia
24h technical assistance, touring assistance and information service www.hak.hr

Documents: It is requested that you carry a valid driving licence, automobile registration card and your green card (unless regulated differently). All damage to vehicle must be reported at the border when entering the country.
Speed and Alcohol Limits: 50 km/h - in built-up areas, 80 km/h - outside built-up areas (unless otherwise stated), 130 km/h - on motorways. Speed limit for cars towing caravans or trailers is 80 km/h.
The maximum permitted level of alcohol in the blood is 0.5 parts per thousand.
Road tolls: Zagreb - Karlovac, Zagreb - Krapina, Varazdin - Cakovec, Zagreb - Slavonski Brod, and Rijeka - Kupjak motorways, Ucka Tunnel and Krk Bridge.
Petrol stations: Are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., or 8 p.m., every day, and during the summer until 10 p.m. There are also petrol stations that are open round the clock in the larger towns and along major international routes. Petrol: Eurosuper 95, Eurosuper 98, Normal Lead-free 91, Super 98 and Eurodiesel.
Taxi service: In all cities and tourist places.
Rent-a-Car: This service is available in all the larger towns, tourist resorts and at airports. There is also a taxi service in all towns and tourist resorts.