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How to get fromSlovenia to Istriaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Slovenia to Istria by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Ljubljana

    best
    1. Take the bus from Maribor bus station to Ljubljana bus stationbus bus 977 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    5h 10m
    €289–489

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maribor to Zidani Mosttrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Zidani Most to Pulatrain train 1472
    8h 24m
    €28

  3. Drive  327.4 km

    1. Drive from Maribor to Pulacar car 327.4 km
    3h 25m
    €53–77

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Maribor to Ljubljanatrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    5h 34m
    €288–479

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maribor bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus N917 / ...
    6h 15m
    €30–50

Slovenia to Istria by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Slovenia and Istria, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Maribor bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Ljubljana bus station and Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maribor to Pula via Zidani Most in around 8h 24m.

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