- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 41 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
495 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pula to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pula to Budapest will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
Of the 13 buses that leave Pula for Budapest on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 495 km distance in an average of 9 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 10 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pula to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $292.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $292 Average price | $161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Pula to Budapest:
A bus is $227 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pula to Budapest costing on average $292 (€239).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 14m.
Tickets start at around $64 (€53) compared to roughly $161 (€132) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $97 (€79). The journey takes 9h 14m versus 6h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:11AM | Duration 13h31 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Pula to Budapest buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 14h50 | 11:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 15h15 | 11:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 11h40 | 8:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 10h40 | 3:25 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 10h15 | 3:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 16h05 | 8:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 11h35 | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 10h35 | 11:35 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 10h50 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 11h20 | 12:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 11h20 | 4:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 11h45 | 5:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Pula to Budapest run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 307 miles (495 km) distance in 10h 15m.
Distance 307 miles (495 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 15m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
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