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Museum of Broken Relationships
A distinctive museum of personal objects and stories from failed relationships, widely known for its original concept and emotional storytelling.
Cheapest price
$482
Average price
$482
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pula to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport 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 Franjo Tuđman Airport will cost around $482 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $482.
Of the 1 buses that leave Pula for Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 198 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pula to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $55, and a bus costs an average of $79.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$360 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pula to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport:
A flight is $285 (€233) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pula to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport costing on average $360 (€294).
Other travel options to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
You'll arrive about -2h -24m sooner (4h 21m by bus vs 2h 57m by car) and save roughly $-293.89 (€-240.43) compared to fuel and tolls ($360 (€294) vs $66 (€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, Autotrans by Arriva, Infobus, GoOpti.
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 GoOpti | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $428 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $428 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $428 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $428 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $427 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $428 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $428 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $428 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $428 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $428 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $427 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $427 |
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Buses from Pula to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $55 (€45) by flight.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 15:00. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 3:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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