The distance between Zagreb and Pula is around 221km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Zagreb to Pula by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Pula (PUY).
Croatia Airlines
Take the bus to Pula Central Bus Station.
Nomago
+ 5 othersTake the train to Ljubljana then Divaca and then to Pula.
Multiple train operators
There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Pula by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 145 ($19) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 760 ($100).
The distance between Zagreb and Pula is around 221km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (122 miles)
It takes around 1h 5m to get from Zagreb and Pula by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Pula is to fly which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx HRK 760 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Pula, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 145 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Pula. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zagreb to Pula. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ljubljana and Divaca. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Slovenian Railways (SŽ) and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Zagreb and Pula. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zagreb and Pula. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Pula with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 15m.
Nomago, Brioni Pula, Autobusni Promet, Croatia Bus Domestic, Fils and Polet Vinkovci run regular bus services between Zagreb and Pula. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Pula. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Pula (PUY). The flight takes around 40min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Zagreb and Pula with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.
Croatia Airlines fly between Zagreb and Pula. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Pula (PUY). These flights usually take around 40min.
The flight from Zagreb to Pula typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Pula (PUY).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Zagreb and Pula. The distance is around 268km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Pula is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around HRK 760 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 5m | HRK 760($100) | on demand | 221km (137 miles) |
Bus | 5h 15m | HRK 145($19) | every 4 hours | 279km (173 miles) |
Train | 6h 55m | HRK 220($29) | once daily | 361km (224 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | HRK 250($33) | on demand | 268km (166 miles) |
Nomago
Autobusni Promet
Croatia Bus Domestic
Fils
Polet Vinkovci
Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
Croatia Airlines
The following major airports near Pula offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.