There are 4 ways to get from Rimini to Pula by train, ferry, bus, shuttle or car
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, ferry • 6h 26m
Cheapest option
Bus • 10h 35m
2 alternative options
Train, shuttle • 13h 47m
Drive • 5h 12m
Rimini to Pula by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Pula is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rimini to Pula is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Rimini to Pula station. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Pula bus station via Venezia, Viale Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Rimini and Pula is 407 km. The road distance is 531.1 km.
The best way to get from Rimini to Pula without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 26m and costs €85 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Rimini to Pula, including transfers.
Rimini to Pula bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rimini station.
Rimini to Pula bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pula bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rimini to Pula is 531 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Rimini to Pula.
Book your Rimini to Pula bus tickets online with FlixBus.
- Distance: 407.3 km
- Duration: 6h 26m
What companies run services between Rimini, Italy and Pula, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Rimini to Pula via Venezia, Viale Stazione in around 10h 35m.
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €30 - €50
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €26
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €10 - €14
- Base Standard
- €15 - €21
- Base Premium
- €18 - €26
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
Train from Rimini to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €25 - €35
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €14 - €16
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €18 - €20
Frequently asked questions
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €15 - €20
- Smart Flex
- €16 - €21
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 Rimini to Venezia, Viale Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Pula bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 00 385 (0)52 383 000
- fils@fils.hr
- Website
- fils.hr
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Pula Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Fils
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Trieste Centrale to Pula railway Stattion
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €30 - €180
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €30 - €40
- Private
- €100 - €180
- Phone
- (+39) 041 041
- direzione@actv.it
- Website
- actv.avmspa.it
Ferry from Ferrovia "C" to S. Marta
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Port of Pula
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- https://venezialines.com/
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