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Archaeological Museum of Istria
Main archaeology museum for Istria, presenting Roman, prehistoric, and medieval finds that explain Pula’s deep history.
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$23
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$98
Fastest journey on Sep 15
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
2 h 16 m
Buses on Sep 15
9
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Trieste to Pula is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Pula will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 9 buses from Trieste to Pula, including 8 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 2 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Pula among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $128.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$128 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Pula:
A ferry is $105 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Pula costing on average $128.
Other travel options to Pula take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
Tickets start at around $128 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-96.86. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 1h 33m 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.
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 12:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $231 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $238 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $220 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $222 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Fils | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $210 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $222 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $199 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $199 |
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Pula buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:50 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 3h35 | 9:25 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 1h55 | 10:45 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 3h45 | 12:40 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 1h55 | 10:55 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 10:00 AM Trieste, Molo dei Bersaglieri | 9h30 | 7:30 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 2h50 | 1:45 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 2h40 | 1:40 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:00 PM Trieste | 2h00 | 4:00 PM Pula | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 4h20 | 6:30 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Trieste to Pula run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Pula — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pula trip today.
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 Trieste 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 Trieste to Pula buses use the Trieste, Autostazione to Pula, Željeznički kolodvor Pula station pair, with some services arriving at Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor. Use this guide to compare Trieste and Pula bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Trieste, Piazza Oberdan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan. ATMs are available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan.
Available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan.
Trieste, Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste, Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There is a small cafe inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the waiting area. ATMs are an ATM is located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste, Centrale.
Available at Trieste, Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste, Centrale: Wheelchair access is available throughout the station.
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 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.
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