How to travel from Pula to Mljet Island, Croatia
The distance between Pula and Mljet Island is around 437km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Pula to Mljet Island by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mljet Island → Pula if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Pula (PUY) to Dubrovnik (DBV) then take a ferry to Sobra.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical costHRK 1,285($170)
Multiple operators
3 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 Pomena.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costHRK 705($95)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Rijeka Central Bus Station then take the train to Ostarije and then to Split then take a ferry to Pomena.
- Duration11h 60m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costHRK 810($110)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Makarska then take a ferry to Sobra.
- Duration8hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 675($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pula and Mljet Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Pula to Mljet Island by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 675 ($90) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,285 ($170).
The distance between Pula and Mljet Island is around 437km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (236 miles)
It takes around 11h 55m to get from Pula and Mljet Island by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Pula to Mljet Island is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx HRK 1,285 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Pula and Mljet Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 675 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Pula and Mljet Island. We recommend that you fly from Pula (PUY) to Dubrovnik (DBV) then take a ferry to Sobra. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pula and Mljet Island. We recommend that you fly from Pula (PUY) to Dubrovnik (DBV) then take a ferry to Sobra. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pula to Mljet Island. We recommend that you fly from Pula (PUY) to Dubrovnik (DBV) then take a ferry to Sobra. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Mljet Island is Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) (DBV) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Mljet Island. Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) and Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) 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 Mljet Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Zadar then take the bus to Split then take a ferry to Pomena. instead which will take 11h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pula to Mljet Island is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 55m and will usually cost around HRK 705 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Pula and Mljet Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 3h 45m | HRK 1,285($170) | once daily | 680km (422 miles) |
| Fly to Split (SPU), Ferry | 5h 5m | HRK 1,315($175) | once daily | 437km (272 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 25m | HRK 1,150($155) | once daily | 469km (292 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 6h 35m | HRK 1,810($240) | 6 times a week | 546km (339 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 11h 55m | HRK 705($95) | twice a week | 477km (296 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 13h 55m | HRK 790($105) | once daily | 687km (427 miles) |
| Bus to Karlovac Central Bus Station, ferry | 14hrs | HRK 705($95) | once daily | 909km (565 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 11h 60m | HRK 810($110) | 6 times a week | 706km (438 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8hrs | HRK 675($90) | once daily | 690km (429 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Pula and Mljet Island
Bus companies
Croatia Bus
Prijevoz Knežević
Autotransport Šibenik
Autobusni Promet
Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Trade Air
TUI fly Belgium
Ferry operators
Catamaran Line d.o.o.
Kapetan Luka
G & V Line Dubrovnik
Train operators
Airports near Mljet Island
The following major airports near Mljet Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
- Distance
- 62km (38 miles) from Mljet Island
Split Airport (SPU)
- Distance
- 134km (83 miles) from Mljet Island
Osijek Airport (OSI)
- Distance
- 319km (198 miles) from Mljet Island