How to travel from Pula to Hvar, Croatia
The distance between Pula and Hvar is around 353km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Pula to Hvar by ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hvar → Pula if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Pula (PUY) to Split (SPU) then take a ferry to Hvar.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical costHRK 835($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Zadar then take the bus to Split then take a ferry to Hvar.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costHRK 310($41)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Split then take a ferry to Stari Grad.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costHRK 535($71)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pula and Hvar
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Pula to Hvar by ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 255 ($34) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 835 ($110).
The distance between Pula and Hvar is around 353km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (179 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Pula and Hvar by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Pula to Hvar is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx HRK 835 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Pula and Hvar is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 255 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Pula and Hvar. We recommend that you fly from Pula (PUY) to Split (SPU) then take a ferry to Hvar. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pula and Hvar. We recommend that you fly from Pula (PUY) to Split (SPU) then take a ferry to Hvar. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pula to Hvar. We recommend that you fly from Pula (PUY) to Split (SPU) then take a ferry to Hvar. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Hvar is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Hvar. Zadar Airport (ZAD) (ZAD) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Pula to Hvar. We recommend that you take a ferry to Zadar then take the bus to Split then take a ferry to Hvar. instead which will take 9h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pula to Hvar is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around HRK 310 ($41).
Compare travel optionsbetween Pula and Hvar
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 15m | HRK 835($110) | once daily | 515km (320 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 3h 55m | HRK 865($115) | once daily | 353km (219 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 5h 55m | HRK 835($110) | 4 times a week | 583km (363 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 9h 25m | HRK 310($41) | twice a week | 361km (224 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 10h 55m | HRK 255($34) | once daily | 530km (330 miles) |
| Bus to Split, Ferry | 11hrs | HRK 415($55) | once daily | 536km (333 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 35m | HRK 535($71) | every 20 mins | 575km (357 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Pula and Hvar
Bus companies
Croatia Bus Domestic
Prijevoz Knežević
Autotransport Šibenik
Autobusni Promet
Ferry operators
Catamaran Line d.o.o.
Kapetan Luka
Jadrolinija
Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Airports near Hvar
The following major airports near Hvar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Split Airport (SPU)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Hvar
Zadar Airport (ZAD)
- Distance
- 141km (88 miles) from Hvar
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 287km (179 miles) from Hvar