How to travel from Rijeka to Pula, Croatia

The distance between Rijeka and Pula is around 105km (66 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rijeka to Pula by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Pula.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    HRK 75($10)
Operated by

Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o.

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Pula.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,200($160)
Operated by

Taxi Rijeka

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car
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Drive

Drive to Pula.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance108km (67 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rijeka and Pula

There are several options for getting from Rijeka to Pula by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 75 ($10) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,200 ($160).

The distance between Rijeka and Pula is around 105km (66 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 69km (43 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Rijeka and Pula by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rijeka to Pula is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx HRK 1,200 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Rijeka and Pula, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 75 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rijeka and Pula. We recommend that you take a taxi to Pula. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rijeka and Pula. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rijeka and Pula with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 1h 30m.

Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o. and Autobusni Promet run regular bus services between Rijeka and Pula. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rijeka to Pula. We recommend that you take the bus to Pula. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Rijeka and Pula. The distance is around 108km (67 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rijeka to Pula is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around HRK 75 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rijeka and Pula

Transport options from Rijeka to Pula
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 30m
HRK 75($10)
5 times a day105km (66 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
HRK 1,200($160)
on demand108km (67 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
HRK 135($18)
on demand108km (67 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