- Must visit
Museum of Broken Relationships
Globally known museum presenting intimate stories from former relationships through donated objects, both moving and uniquely memorable.
Cheapest price on Sep 02
$16
Average ticket price on Sep 02
$21
Fastest journey on Sep 02
3 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
3 h 38 m
Buses on Sep 02
20
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 $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 20 buses from Pula to Zagreb, including 20 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct buses cover the 197 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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.








FlixBus
FlixBusOmio 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 an average ticket price of $252 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $252, while a flight costs an average of $475.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$252 Average price Cheapest | $475 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 $223 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pula to Zagreb costing on average $475 (€384).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
You'll arrive about -2h -31m sooner (4h 42m by bus vs 3h 11m by car) and save roughly $-184.41 (€-149.08) compared to fuel and tolls ($252 (€204) vs $67 (€54)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Nomago, FlixBus, Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Infobus, Brioni, GoOpti, Brioni Pula d.o.o., Autobusni Promet.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $426 |
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 $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $426 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $426 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $426 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $426 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $426 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $426 |
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 $22 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $426 |
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 $22 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $426 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $426 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $426 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $426 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $426 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Pula to Zagreb buses for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h10 | 6:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 4h00 | 7:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 4h00 | 8:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 4h30 | 9:45 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 | |
![]() | 3:45 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h30 | 7:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 4h00 | 8:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 5h00 | 10:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 4h00 | 10:30 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 | |
![]() | 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 | |
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Buses from Pula to Zagreb run on average 26 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 25 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 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Zagreb — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zagreb trip today.
Globally known museum presenting intimate stories from former relationships through donated objects, both moving and uniquely memorable.
Leading Croatian art museum with major collections from medieval works to modern masters, ideal for a broad cultural overview.
Major archaeology museum featuring Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Croatian finds, including the famous Zagreb mummy linen text.
Lively central square and Zagreb’s main meeting point, surrounded by historic facades, shops, and easy access to major sights.
Historic Upper Town quarter of cobbled streets, government buildings, and landmark churches, ideal for slow walks and city history.
Beloved inner-city park with shaded paths, ponds, and sculptures, offering a relaxed break near museums and the main railway station.
Štrukli are baked or boiled pastry parcels filled with fresh cheese and sour cream, a signature dish of Zagreb and Hrvatsko Zagorje served from snack to dessert.
Purica s mlincima is roast turkey with baked flatbread softened in roasting juices. It is a festive Sunday classic in Zagreb and northwestern Croatia.
Zagrebački odrezak is a breaded veal cutlet stuffed with ham and cheese, then fried. It is Zagreb's best-known city-style comfort dish.
Refined fine-dining restaurant offering contemporary Croatian tasting menus with seasonal ingredients and polished service.
Beloved traditional tavern near Dolac Market serving roast meats, sarma and local comfort food in a lively, rustic atmosphere.
Historic city-center restaurant known for Zagrebački odrezak, štrukli and classic Croatian dishes in an elegant old-world setting.
Moderate for Central Europe. Hotels rise in summer, but dining, coffee, and trams stay fairly affordable for most visitors.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Round up in cafes and taxis, or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pula to Zagreb 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 Zagreb, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Pula to Zagreb buses use the Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station pair, with some services arriving at Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor. Use this guide to compare Pula and Zagreb 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.
Pula, Željeznički kolodvor Pula is 1 km from Pula city centre. Public transport options include:
Pula, Željeznički kolodvor Pula has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and fast food options within walking distance.
Available in the waiting area. ATMs are located inside the station building.
Ticket office support is available at Pula, Željeznički kolodvor Pula.
Available at Pula, Željeznički kolodvor Pula: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pula, Željeznički kolodvor Pula: Ramps and assistance available for disabled passengers.
Pula has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Pula. ATMs are available at Pula.
Ticket office support is available at Pula.
Available at Pula: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pula: Station is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor is 1 km from Zagreb city centre. Public transport options include:
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Zagreb (in the station), Bakery Delight (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor.
Available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor: Elevators, ramps.
Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor is 1 km from Zagreb city centre. Public transport options include:
Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and snacks available inside the station.
Free WiFi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor.
Available at Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor: Wheelchair ramps and accessible toilets available.
Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport (Odlazak) is 3 km from Zagreb city centre. Public transport options include:
Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport (Odlazak) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport (Odlazak).
Available at Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport (Odlazak): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport (Odlazak): Elevators, ramps.
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