There are 9 ways to get from Istria to Budapest by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagrebbus 971C / ...
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 976 / ...
9h 20mFt 27,029–33,029Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pula to Ljubljanatrain 1475
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Budapest-Delitrain Ic
13h 26mFt 14,839–17,339Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pula Airport to Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postajabus
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Budapest-Delitrain Ic
12h 22mFt 105,733–177,578Drive 604.3 km
- Drive from Pula to Budapestcar 604.3 km
6h 7mFt 34,403–49,693Fly from Pula Airport
- Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane PUY - BUD
8h 20mFt 35,434–70,808Train via Zagreb
- Take the train from Pula to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 1475
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-Delitrain Ic
14h 8mFt 20,504Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Novigrad to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane VCE - BUD
7h 51mFt 23,527–207,358Shuttle to Treviso Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Novigrad to Treviso, Aeroporto
- Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane TSF - BUD
8h 6mFt 33,527–237,358Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to BudapestEurobusways
8h 30mFt 31,000–46,000
Istria to Budapest by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istria to Budapest is to train which costs 14 000 Ft - 18 000 Ft and takes 13h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Istria to Budapest is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs 34 000 Ft - 50 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Istria to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Istria to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Pula and arriving at Budapest-Deli via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
The distance between Istria and Budapest is 614 km. The road distance is 604.3 km.
The best way to get from Istria to Budapest without a car is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs 27 000 Ft - 33 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Istria to Budapest, including transfers.
Istria to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Istria to Budapest train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Pula station.
The best way to get from Istria to Budapest is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs 27 000 Ft - 33 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 35 000 Ft - 75 000 Ft and takes 8h 20m, you could also train, which costs 14 000 Ft - 18 000 Ft and takes 13h 26m.
What companies run services between Istria, Croatia and Budapest, Hungary?
You can take a bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Zagreb in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, and Air Dolomiti fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) 6 times a week.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Pula Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- Ft 35,000–120,000
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Ft 26,000–95,000
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Ljubljana to Budapest-Deli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 8,500–11,000
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Ljubljana to Budapest-Deli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 8,500–11,000
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 8,000–12,000
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zagreb to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 10,000–16,000
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Istria to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Istria to Budapest train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istria to Budapest is 604 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Istria to Budapest.
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