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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zagreb to Pula
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Pula among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $293 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. 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 $293, while a flight costs an average of $556.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$293 Average price Cheapest | $556 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 9m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zagreb to Pula
Compare the available ways to get from Zagreb to Pula, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Pula:
A bus is $264 (€221) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Pula costing on average $556 (€467).
Other travel options to Pula take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around $293 (€246) compared to roughly $65 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$227 (-€190). The journey takes 4h 39m versus 3h 9m 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 Zagreb to Pula by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Pula is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:30 PM 4h00 Zagreb, Bus Station 6:30 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:30 PM 4h00 Zagreb, Bus Station 6:30 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus1:00 PM 3h45 Zagreb, Bus Station 4:45 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
3:00 PM 4h00 Zagreb, Bus Station 7:00 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:30 PM 4h00 Zagreb, Bus Station 12:30 AM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:45 PM 4h05 Zagreb, Bus Station 11:50 PM Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Pula:
A bus is $264 (€221) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Pula costing on average $556 (€467).
Other travel options to Pula take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Pula as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Pula Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor.
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, Nomago, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Infobus, Brioni to go to Pula by bus.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Pula by flight.
- 33 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus, Nomago, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Infobus, Brioni.
- 1 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines.
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