- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
Venice’s premier art museum, known for its exceptional collection of Venetian painting from the 14th to 18th centuries, including works by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$216
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pula to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pula to Venice will cost around $216 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 28 buses that leave Pula for Venice on Thu, Jul 09, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 135 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pula to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a ferry costs an average of $90.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pula to Venice:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Pula to Venice costing on average $99 (€81).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Ferry takes on average 4h 52m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 4h 32m versus 3h 17m 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 GoOpti, Infobus, FlixBus, Fils.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $295 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $295 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Fils | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $294 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $294 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $298 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $298 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $298 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $298 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Pula to Venice buses for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 7h05 | 5:50 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 7h45 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 8h45 | 12:25 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 9h05 | 12:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 6h30 | 4:05 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 6h50 | 5:20 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 9 | |||||
0 | 6:25 AM Pula | 4h10 | 10:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:25 AM Pula | 4h20 | 10:45 AM Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 7h25 | 1:55 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 7h45 | 2:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Pula to Venice run on average 49 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 47 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 83 miles (135 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 83 miles (135 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 47 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Venice’s premier art museum, known for its exceptional collection of Venetian painting from the 14th to 18th centuries, including works by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
A leading modern art museum in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, featuring major 20th-century works by Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, Kandinsky, and others in an iconic Grand Canal setting.
Part of Venice’s civic museum network, this Gothic palace museum offers grand state rooms, political history, and access to the famous Bridge of Sighs and former prison spaces.
Venice’s principal square is the city’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by famous landmarks and a must-see starting point despite heavy crowds.
The city’s main waterway is lined with historic palaces and offers Venice’s most classic moving panorama, whether viewed from bridges, vaporetti, or waterfront walks.
A large, lived-in district with canals, local shops, and a more relaxed feel than San Marco, popular with travelers seeking authentic everyday Venice.
A classic Venetian dish of sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins. It reflects the city’s trading history and lagoon seafood traditions.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil into a creamy spread, usually served on bread or polenta. It is one of Venice’s most iconic cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink. It is a signature lagoon dish with deep seafood flavor.
A tiny, highly regarded seafood osteria with a refined approach to Venetian ingredients. Intimate, established, and popular for quality fish dishes.
A celebrated Burano trattoria famous for fresh seafood risotto and island hospitality. A well-known choice for authentic Venetian lagoon cuisine.
An elegant fine-dining restaurant on Piazza San Marco offering polished Venetian cuisine in a historic setting. Ideal for a high-end meal.
Venice is pricier than most Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels and tourist-area dining cost more; cicchetti bars and vaporetto passes help save.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. No tip needed for a quick coffee at the bar.
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Venice Piazzale Roma, Venice -> Venezia Santa Lucia Station, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pula to Venice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Pula to Venice buses use the Pula, Željeznički kolodvor Pula to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia station pair, with some services arriving at Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto). Use this guide to compare Pula and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor is 1 km from Pula city centre. Public transport options include:
Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Pula (in the station), Bistro Punkt (0.5 km), Restaurant Kantina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor.
Available at Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor: Elevators, ramps.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
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