There are 4 ways to get from Istria to Zagreb by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagrebbus 971C / ...
4h€47Drive 264.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Pula to Zagrebcar 264.9 km
3h 6m€38–55Train
- Take the train from Pula to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 1475
7h 14m€65–95Fly
- Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane PUY - ZAG
2h 58m€53–166
Istria to Zagreb by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istria to Zagreb is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Istria to Zagreb is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs €50 - €170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Zagreb. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pula and arriving at Zagreb Glavni Kol.. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Istria and Zagreb is 267 km. The road distance is 264.9 km.
The best way to get from Istria to Zagreb without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs €47.
The bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb takes 4h including transfers and departs every three hours.
Istria to Zagreb bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Istria to Zagreb train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Pula station.
The best way to get from Istria to Zagreb is to bus which takes 4h and costs €47. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 7h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Istria, Croatia and Zagreb, Croatia?
FlixBus operates a bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) operates a train from Pula to Zagreb Glavni Kol. twice a week. Tickets cost €65–95 and the journey takes 7h 14m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Pula Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–150
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Pula to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- 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
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Istria to Zagreb bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Istria to Zagreb train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istria to Zagreb is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Istria to Zagreb.
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