There are 6 ways to get from Klagenfurt to Pula by train, ferry, bus, car 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.
Recommended option
Train, line 1 ferry, ferry • 7h 23m
Cheapest option
Bus via Trieste • 7h 35m
4 alternative options
Bus • 7h 46m
Train • 9h 29m
Drive • 3h 7m
Shuttle • 4h 53m
Klagenfurt to Pula by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Klagenfurt to Pula is to bus via Trieste which costs €19 - €28 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Klagenfurt to Pula is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Klagenfurt station to Pula station. However, there are services departing from Klagenfurt central train station and arriving at Pula bus station via Trieste. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Klagenfurt to Pula. However, there are services departing from Klagenfurt Hbf and arriving at Pula via Villach Hbf, Ljubljana and Divaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Klagenfurt and Pula is 425 km. The road distance is 282 km.
The best way to get from Klagenfurt to Pula without a car is to train and line 1 ferry and ferry which takes 7h 23m and costs €110 - €170.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Klagenfurt to Pula, including transfers.
Klagenfurt to Pula bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Klagenfurt central train station.
Klagenfurt to Pula train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Villach Hbf station.
The best way to get from Klagenfurt to Pula is to bus via Trieste which takes 7h 35m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €230 and takes 9h 29m.
- Distance: 425.2 km
- Duration: 7h 23m
What companies run services between Klagenfurt, Austria and Pula, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Klagenfurt to Pula via Trieste in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Klagenfurt to Pula via Villach Hbf, Ljubljana, and Divaca in around 9h 29m.
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Klagenfurt Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €65
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +386 129 13 332
- potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Ljubljana to Divaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €15
- Website
- https://potniski.sz.si/en/
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- €7 - €11
- Regional Train Ticket
- €7 - €10
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- €12 - €15
Train from Divaca to Pula
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €12
- Website
- https://potniski.sz.si/en/
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- €6 - €10
- Regional Train Ticket
- €7 - €9
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- €9 - €12
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Ljubljana to Divaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25 - €40
- Website
- http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Klagenfurt central train station to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Trieste to Pula bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bled bus station to Pula bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +385 52 356 500
- brioni@brioni.hr
- Website
- brioni.hr
Bus from Trieste to Pula
- Phone
- 00 385 (0)52 383 000
- fils@fils.hr
- Website
- fils.hr
Bus from Trieste Central Bus Station to Pula Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Fils
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Trieste to Pula
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1 - €3
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhof to Ljubljana Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €9 - €95
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €9 - €30
- Private
- €40 - €95
Shuttle from Ljubljana Airport to Pula
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €35 - €350
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €38 - €42
- Private
- €190 - €350
- Phone
- (+39) 041 041
- direzione@actv.it
- Website
- actv.avmspa.it
Ferry from Venice Ferrovia "E" to P.le Roma "G"
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- https://actv.avmspa.it/en
- 75 min. Ticket
- €10
- Phone
- +385 52 422 896
- sales@venezialines.com
- Website
- venezialines.com
Ferry from Venice to Pula
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- https://venezialines.com/
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Klagenfurt to Pula bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pula bus station.
Klagenfurt to Pula train services, operated by Slovenian Railways (SŽ), arrive at Pula station.
Yes, the driving distance between Klagenfurt to Pula is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Klagenfurt to Pula.
Book your Klagenfurt to Pula bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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