- Must visit
Museum of Broken Relationships
A globally known Zagreb museum presenting personal objects and stories from ended relationships. Compact, unusual, and one of the city’s most talked-about cultural stops.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pula to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pula to Zagreb will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 21 buses that leave Pula for Zagreb on Thu, Jun 04, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 197 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 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



Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pula to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $56.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $19 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Zagreb:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pula to Zagreb costing on average $19 (€15).
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pula to Zagreb costing on average $81 (€65).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
Train takes on average 7h 14m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $67 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€41). The journey takes 4h 15m versus 3h 11m 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 Nomago, Autotrans by Arriva, FlixBus, Infobus, Brioni, GoOpti, Brioni Pula d.o.o., Autobusni Promet.
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 Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $424 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $424 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $424 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $424 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $424 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $424 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $424 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $424 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $424 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $424 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $424 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $424 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $424 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Pula to Zagreb buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 4h30 | 12:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 4h00 | 2:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 5h15 | 4:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 5h25 | 5:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 5h30 | 6:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 4h15 | 5:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 5h10 | 6:40 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 5h25 | 7:40 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 4h00 | 7:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h10 | 6:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 4h00 | 8:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 4h05 | 9:35 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 5h00 | 1:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
FlixBus | 4:45 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h10 | 7:55 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 5h00 | 10:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 4h25 | 9:55 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 4h10 | 10:40 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h30 | 10:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 4h40 | 11:40 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Pula to Zagreb run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 122 miles (197 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 122 miles (197 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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A globally known Zagreb museum presenting personal objects and stories from ended relationships. Compact, unusual, and one of the city’s most talked-about cultural stops.
A major art museum with European paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and archaeology. Worth visiting for its broad collection in a grand historic building.
Zagreb’s leading contemporary art museum, known for Croatian and international modern works, rotating exhibitions, and a large, modern riverside building.
Zagreb’s central square and main meeting point, surrounded by historic facades, shops, and transport connections. Essential for first-time visitors.
The historic heart of Zagreb, filled with cobbled streets, government buildings, churches, and viewpoints. Best explored on foot.
A lively pedestrian street linking the center with the Upper Town area, popular for its atmosphere, historic setting, and constant foot traffic.
Baked or boiled pastry filled with fresh cheese and sour cream, one of Zagreb's signature comfort dishes from the Hrvatsko Zagorje region.
Zagreb-style breaded veal or pork schnitzel stuffed with ham and cheese, a classic hearty main dish strongly associated with the city.
Roast turkey served with mlinci, a traditional baked flatbread softened in roasting juices, widely eaten for family meals and celebrations around Zagreb.
Traditional restaurant known for Zagreb and northern Croatian specialties such as turkey with mlinci and other hearty home-style dishes.
Casual specialist near the old town focused on sweet and savory štrukli, making it one of the best-known places to try this Zagreb classic.
Established restaurant highlighting Bosnian and regional Balkan dishes, especially grilled meats and traditional cooked specialties in a rustic setting.
Moderate for Europe. Cafes and local eateries are good value, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up for taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes and for hotel staff.
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