Due to its exceptional geographic location, Opatija is relatively near European destinations and is accessible all year round. 

Roads are well-linked to European cities so Munich, Vienna and Milan are about 480 km away.  Opatija is also reachable from several Croatian and European airports – Rijeka airport is 44 km from Opatija, airports: Pula 75 km, Zagreb 200 km, Ljubljana (Slovenia) 135 km while Venice (Italy) is 208 km.

The nearest railway station is Rijeka (12 km) and Opatija – Matulji (5 km away).