How to travel from Dubrovnik to Pula, Croatia

The distance between Dubrovnik and Pula is around 562km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dubrovnik to Pula by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Pula (PUY).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time4h 20m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 2,100($280)
Operated by

SkyUp

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Bus

Take the bus to Rijeka and then to Pula Central Bus Station.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 400($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Zadar then take a ferry to Pula.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 495($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Split then take the train to Ostarije and then to Rijeka then take the bus to Pula Central Bus Station.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 490($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Pula.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance711km (442 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubrovnik and Pula

There are several options for getting from Dubrovnik to Pula by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 355 ($47) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 2,100 ($280).

The distance between Dubrovnik and Pula is around 562km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (262 miles)

It takes around 12h 45m to get from Dubrovnik and Pula by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubrovnik to Pula is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx HRK 2,100 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubrovnik and Pula, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 355 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubrovnik and Pula. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Pula (PUY). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubrovnik and Pula. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubrovnik to Pula. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubrovnik - Gruz 2 and Rijeka. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

Croatia Bus Domestic, Fils, FlixBus and Nomago run regular bus services between Dubrovnik and Pula. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dubrovnik and Pula. Flights depart from Dubrovnik (DBV) and arrive at Pula (PUY) - via Boryspil (KBP). The flight takes around 4h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Dubrovnik to Pula. There is however a flight that goes via Boryspil (KBP). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Dubrovnik to Pula typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Dubrovnik (DBV) and and arrive into Pula (PUY).

The closest major airport to Pula is Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Pula. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dubrovnik and Pula. The distance is around 711km (442 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubrovnik to Pula is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 45m and will usually cost around HRK 400 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dubrovnik and Pula

Transport options from Dubrovnik to Pula
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 55m
HRK 2,100($280)
once daily2,731km (1,697 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 45m
HRK 400($53)
6 times a week875km (544 miles)
Bus via Split bus station14h 10m
HRK 355($47)
once daily754km (468 miles)
Bus and Ferry
14hrs
HRK 495($66)
twice a week562km (349 miles)
Bus and Train
13h 45m
HRK 490($65)
once daily773km (480 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
HRK 655($87)
on demand711km (442 miles)

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Airports near Pula

The following major airports near Pula offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.

PUY
Pula Airport (PUY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Pula
RJK
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Pula
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Pula