How to travel from Pula to Zagreb Airport (ZAG), Croatia

The distance between Pula and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pula to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) by ferry, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Zagreb Airport (ZAG)Pula if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Rijeka Central Bus Station and then to Zagreb Airport.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 250($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Zadar then fly from Zadar (ZAD) to Zagreb (ZAG).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,035($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Zagreb Airport (ZAG).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance272km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pula and Zagreb Airport (ZAG)

There are several options for getting from Pula to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) by ferry, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 225 ($30) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 255 ($34).

The distance between Pula and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Pula and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) by ferry and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pula to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx HRK 255 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Pula and Zagreb Airport (ZAG), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 225 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pula and Zagreb Airport (ZAG). We recommend that you drive to Zagreb Airport (ZAG). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pula and Zagreb Airport (ZAG). It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pula to Zagreb Airport (ZAG). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rijeka Central Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Nomago, Pleso Prijevoz, Brioni Pula, Autobusni Promet, Fils, Polet Vinkovci, Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Pula and Zagreb Airport (ZAG). Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) from Pula is to drive which will take 2h 60m and cost around HRK 255 ($34).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pula to Zagreb Airport (ZAG). We recommend that you take a ferry to Zadar then fly from Zadar (ZAD) to Zagreb (ZAG). instead which will take 5h 25m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Pula and Zagreb Airport (ZAG). The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pula to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around HRK 1,035 ($140).

How do I get from Pula to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)

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Transport options from Pula to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
3h 30m
HRK 250($33)
once daily272km (169 miles)
Bus to Zagreb4h 25m
HRK 225($30)
every 4 hours290km (180 miles)
Bus via Rijeka Central Bus Station4h 30m
HRK 240($32)
once daily270km (168 miles)
Ferry and Plane
5h 25m
HRK 1,035($140)
3 times a week364km (226 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
HRK 255($34)
on demand272km (169 miles)

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