How to travel from Pula to Šibenik, Croatia

The distance between Pula and Šibenik is around 225km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pula to Šibenik by bus, ferry, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Pula (PUY) to Zadar (ZAD) then take the bus to Šibenik.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    HRK 790($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus via Posedarje Jadranska magistrala

Take the bus to Posedarje Jadranska magistrala and then to Šibenik.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 190($25)
Operated by

Nomago

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Ferry and Bus

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

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 195($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Šibenik.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance448km (279 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pula and Šibenik

There are several options for getting from Pula to Šibenik by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 190 ($25) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 790 ($105).

The distance between Pula and Šibenik is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Pula and Šibenik by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pula to Šibenik is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx HRK 790 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Pula and Šibenik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 190 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pula and Šibenik. We recommend that you fly from Pula (PUY) to Zadar (ZAD) then take the bus to Šibenik. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pula and Šibenik. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pula and Šibenik with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 25m.

Brioni Pula, Nomago and Slavonija Bus run regular bus services between Pula and Šibenik. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pula to Šibenik. We recommend that you fly from Pula (PUY) to Zadar (ZAD) then take the bus to Šibenik. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Šibenik is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Šibenik. 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Pula and Šibenik. The distance is around 448km (279 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pula to Šibenik is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around HRK 300 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pula and Šibenik

Transport options from Pula to Šibenik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
1h 50m
HRK 790($105)
twice daily233km (145 miles)
Bus via Posedarje Jadranska magistrala + 1 similar
7h 40m
HRK 190($25)
once daily381km (237 miles)
Bus8h 25m
HRK 300($40)
once daily411km (255 miles)
Ferry and Bus
7h 50m
HRK 195($26)
twice a week225km (140 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
HRK 415($55)
on demand448km (279 miles)

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Airports near Šibenik

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

SPU
Split Airport (SPU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Šibenik
ZAD
Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Šibenik
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
223km (138 miles) from Šibenik