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Compare train, bus, and flight for Pula to Zagreb
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 an average ticket price of $258 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 $258, while a flight costs an average of $459.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$258 Average price Cheapest | $459 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m 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 |
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Compare the available ways to get from Pula to Zagreb, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pula to Zagreb:
A bus is $201 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pula to Zagreb costing on average $459 (€385).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around $258 (€217) compared to roughly $65 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$192 (-€161). The journey takes 4h 41m 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.
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.
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How to get from Pula to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pula to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:00 PM 4h15 Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor 5:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

1:00 PM 4h15 Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor 5:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

6:30 AM 3h30 Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor 10:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 AM 4h40 Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor 11:40 AM Zagreb, Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:30 PM 5h10 Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor 6:40 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:15 PM 5h25 Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor 7:40 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pula to Zagreb:
A bus is $201 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pula to Zagreb costing on average $459 (€385).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pula and Zagreb as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Pula Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways to go to Zagreb by flight.
- Travel with GoOpti, Nomago, FlixBus, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Infobus to go to Zagreb by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines.
- 34 direct buses per day with GoOpti, Nomago, FlixBus, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Infobus.
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