- Must visit
Archaeological Museum of Istria
Main archaeology museum for Istria, presenting Roman, prehistoric, and medieval finds that explain Pula’s deep history.
Cheapest price on Oct 11
$12
Average ticket price on Oct 11
$15
Fastest journey on Oct 11
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
1 h 40 m
Buses on Oct 11
13
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rijeka to Pula is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rijeka to Pula will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Sun, Oct 11, we found 13 buses from Rijeka to Pula, including 13 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 11 the direct buses cover the 69 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sun, Oct 11 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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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Buses from Rijeka to Pula run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 30 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
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Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
The table below shows live departures for Rijeka to Pula buses for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:30 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1h30 | 7:00 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1h30 | 11:50 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 4:40 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 2h30 | 7:10 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1h25 | 6:35 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 2h20 | 12:35 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 2h15 | 2:45 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 2h15 | 4:45 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 2h15 | 6:15 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Main archaeology museum for Istria, presenting Roman, prehistoric, and medieval finds that explain Pula’s deep history.
Museum inside Kaštel fortress covering Istria’s naval and regional past, plus excellent panoramic views from the walls.
Contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions in a striking former sacred and industrial complex near the center.
Pula’s main ancient square, surrounded by Roman and civic landmarks, and the best place to feel the city’s historic core.
Historic old town area with Roman, Venetian, and Austro-Hungarian layers, rewarding slow walks through narrow stone streets.
Busy pedestrian shopping street linking key Roman monuments, ideal for strolling, people-watching, and orienting yourself downtown.
Traditional Istrian pasta with hand-rolled, spindle-shaped noodles, often served with rich beef goulash or truffle sauce. A staple of home cooking across Istria.
Pljukanci are rustic rolled pasta tubes from Istria, prized for their chewy texture and commonly paired with wild asparagus, seafood, or game sauces.
Thin slices of prized Istrian white truffle, usually served over pasta, eggs, or cheese. It is one of the region’s most famous luxury ingredients.
Established tavern serving Istrian classics, grilled meats, pasta, and local wine in a traditional, welcoming setting popular with visitors.
Refined seafood restaurant known for creative Istrian tasting menus, polished service, and an elegant dining room near the Pula Arena.
Well-known seafood spot with fresh fish, shellfish, and Adriatic specialties in a relaxed setting close to the waterfront.
Moderate for the Adriatic. Summer stays cost more, but dining and local transit remain reasonable versus pricier Croatian resort hotspots.
Tipping is appreciated but not required. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rijeka to Pula 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 Pula, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rijeka to Pula buses use the Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor station pair, with some services arriving at Pula, Željeznički kolodvor Pula. Use this guide to compare Rijeka and Pula bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor is 2 km from Rijeka city centre. Public transport options include:
Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria (in the station), Bakery (in the station), Fast-food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor.
Available at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor: Elevators, ramps.
Rijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia is 2 km from Rijeka city centre. Public transport options include:
Rijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants within the hotel.
Available within Grand Hotel Bonavia. ATMs are available in the hotel lobby.
Ticket office support is available at Rijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia.
Available at Rijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor is 2 km from Rijeka city centre. Public transport options include:
Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor. ATMs are available at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor.
Ticket office support is available at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor.
Available at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor: Platform accessible for wheelchairs.
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, 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, Hotel Riviera has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Pula, Hotel Riviera. ATMs are available at Pula, Hotel Riviera.
Ticket office support is available at Pula, Hotel Riviera.
Available at Pula, Hotel Riviera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pula, Hotel Riviera: Wheelchair accessible platform and entrances.
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