BY CAR
Directions from Stinica/Rab to Happy Island - Banjol
There are four ferryboats going both directions non-stop during peak season. The ride takes only 15 minutes, and the line is active all year around. When from Jablanc (on the shore) you arrive at Mišnjak (Rab), there are approx. 12 more kilometers to Happy Island. The route takes you straight center city of Rab. Take left at the roundabout and follow the shore route. You will pass by Hotel Padova (Padova I). Although the road gets narrower you are still on the right route. Reaching the second valley (Padova II) turn left into the first street after the Restaurant More More and the café on the shore. Happy Island is at the end of the street.
Direction Map
Map of Rab island
Map of Old City
Geographical map of Croatia
FERRYBOAT SCHEDULE
BY AIRPLANE
Almost all international airports have flights to Zagreb, the capitol of Croatia, or to Omišalj (Krk island). From Zagreb/Omišlje (Krk island) you can come to Rab the following ways:
Arrival: Zagreb Airport
SHUTTLE SERVICE
If you’d like, we can pick you up at Airport Zagreb.
RENT-A-CAR
A driver has be at least 23 year old and possess valid drivers license. Most international rent-a-car agencies have their branches in bigger Croatian towns.
BY BUS
From the Zagreb Airport there are frequent bus departures to the city's main bus station. From there is a direct bus line to Rab. The ride takes 3.5 hours.
Bus lines info: tel.: + 385 (0)1 6157 936,
www.akz.hr
Arrival: Airport Omišalj (Krk island)
SHUTTLE SERVICE
If you’d like, we can pick you up at Airport Omisalj.
RENT-A-CAR
A driver has be at least 23 year old and possess valid drivers license. Most international rent-a-car agencies have their branches in bigger Croatian towns.
BY BUS
Omišalj - Rab
Fly to Omišalj (Krk island) and further direct to Rab. S aerodrome postoji direktna autobusna linija na Rab. A flight from Omišalj to Rab takes hour and a half. The bus goes several times a day depending on demand and flights. Tickets have to be reserved in advance, which we will gladly do for you.
Omišalj – Rijeka – Rab
Should you consider the wait too long, alternatively you could take a bus to Rijeka from the airport and continue your way by bus or ferryboat. The bus station is near the ferryboat dock.
Upon landing the bus will take you to the bus station in Rijeka (the ride takes 45 minutes, the bus ride from Rijeka to Rab takes 1.15 hours; the ferryboat ride takes 45 minutes. The bus station is near the ferryboat dock. Please let us know your arrival time and we will pick you up free of charge.
Bus lines info in Rijeka: + 385 (0)51 66 03 60
Feeryboat in Rijeka: + 385 (0)51 666 100,
www.jadrolinija.hr
BY BUS
Frequent international bus lines connect Croatia with Austria, Hungary, France, Germany and Slovakia. This is the cheapest mode of traveling from Central Europe to Croatia.
Croatia has a high-quality and well-developed network of bus lines, and even the smallest settlements on the shore can be reached.
Bus lines info in Zagreb: + 385 (0)1 6157 936,
www.akz.hr
Bus lines info in Rijeka: + 385 (0)51 66 03 60
Bus lines info in Rab: + 385 (0)51 51 72 41 89
We will gladly pick you up at the bus station in Rab for free.
BY TRAIN
Croatian train network covers all major towns except Dubrovnik. Direct international lines connect Croatia with Slovenia (Ljubljana, Maribor), Italy (Venice), Germany (Munich), Austria (Vienna, Salzburg), Switzerland (Zurich), Madjarska Budapesta,
EC (EuroCity) line connects Zagreb and Rijeka daily throughout the year. It is a 3 and a half hour ride.
More on train schedules at:
www.hznet.hr
Train station in Rijeka: + 385 (0)51 313 333
Important Phone Numbers/Links
Police: + 385 (0)1 92
Road Assistance (24/7): + 385 (0)1 987
(business relations with other country’s road assistance clubs)
Traffic Info:
www.hak.hr
Gas price info and the list of gas stations with liquefied petroleum gas available:
www.ina.hr