How to travel from Osijek to Pula, Croatia

The distance between Osijek and Pula is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Osijek to Pula by bus, 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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Bus to Beograd, Fly

Take the bus to Beograd then fly from Belgrade (BEG) to Pula (PUY).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,755($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb and then to Pula.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 315($42)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Ljubljana then Divaca and then to Pula.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 330($44)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Zagreb Glavni Kol. then take the bus to Pula Central Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 280($37)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Pula.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance545km (338 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Osijek and Pula

There are several options for getting from Osijek to Pula by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around HRK 280 ($37) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 670 ($89).

The distance between Osijek and Pula is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (241 miles)

It takes around 7h 60m to get from Osijek and Pula by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Osijek to Pula is to drive which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx HRK 670 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Osijek and Pula, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 280 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Osijek and Pula. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Osijek to Pula. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vinkovci, Ljubljana and Divaca. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Slovenian Railways (SŽ) and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Osijek and Pula. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Osijek and Pula. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Osijek to Pula. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zagreb. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.

Slavonija Bus, Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., Brioni Pula, Nomago, Autobusni Promet, Fils and Polet Vinkovci run regular bus services between Osijek and Pula. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Osijek to Pula. We recommend that you take the bus to Poličnik then fly from Zadar (ZAD) to Pula (PUY). instead which will take 8h 15m.

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 Osijek and Pula. The distance is around 545km (338 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Osijek to Pula is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around HRK 315 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Osijek and Pula

Transport options from Osijek to Pula
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Beograd, Fly + 2 similar
5h 50m
HRK 1,755($235)
3 times a week713km (443 miles)
Train and Plane6h 25m
HRK 945($125)
twice daily491km (305 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 15m
HRK 985($130)
once daily730km (454 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 60m
HRK 315($42)
once daily566km (352 miles)
Bus to Pula9h 55m
HRK 405($54)
once a week611km (380 miles)
Train
11h 35m
HRK 330($44)
once daily650km (404 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 15m
HRK 280($37)
4 times a week537km (334 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
HRK 670($89)
on demand545km (338 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