There are 6 ways to get from Venice Airport (VCE) to Istria by bus, car ferry, rideshare, car, or train
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Bus via Rovinj bus station
best- Take the bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
5h 15m€170–816Drive 265.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Venice Airport (VCE) to Pulacar 265.7 km
2h 59m€42–60Car ferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulacarferry
5h 34m€81–91Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Venice-VCE to Pula265.7 km
2h 59mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
- Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
5h 18m€112–417Bus
- Take the bus from Venezia Mestre to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
6h 5m€42–67
Venice Airport (VCE) to Istria by bus, foot, and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice Airport (VCE) to Istria is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Venice Airport (VCE) to Istria is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Venice Airport (VCE) to Istria. However, there are services departing from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Rovinj bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Venice Airport (VCE) to Istria. However, there are services departing from Port of Venice and arriving at Port of Pula via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Venice Airport (VCE) and Istria is 278 km. The road distance is 265.7 km.
Book your Venice Airport (VCE) to Istria ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Venice Airport (VCE) to Istria without a car is to bus via Rovinj bus station which takes 5h 15m and costs €170 - €850.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Venice Airport (VCE) to Istria, including transfers.
Venice Airport (VCE) to Istria bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia station.
Venice Airport (VCE) to Istria bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
What companies run services between Venice Airport (VCE), Italy and Istria, Croatia?
GoOpti operates a bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor on demand. Tickets cost €123–800 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Adriatic Lines operates a car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pula twice a week. Tickets cost €79 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €123–800
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €123
- Private
- €518
Bus from Trieste Centrale to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €69–310
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €69
- Private
- €206
- Phone
- + 385 (0)52 383 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- fils.hr
Bus from Venezia Mestre to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Schedules at
- fils.hr
- Phone
- +385 52 451 200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Adriatic Lines
Car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pula
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €79
- Website
- Adriatic Lines
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Venice Airport (VCE) to Istria is 266 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Venice Airport (VCE) to Istria.
Book your Venice Airport (VCE) to Istria bus tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Venice Airport (VCE) and Istria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.