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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain train 19 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    4h 56m
    €291–491

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Triestebus bus 944
    2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    6h 5m
    €26–81

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain train 19 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Pulatrain train 1472
    7h 22m
    €29–49

  4. Drive  292.3 km

    1. Drive from Villach to Pulacar car 292.3 km
    3h 8m
    €50–72

  5. Bus via Ljubljana

    1. Take the bus from Villach Bus Station to Ljubljana bus stationbus bus FlixBus N953
    2. Take the bus from Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    5h 6m
    €289–473

Villach to Istria by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Villach, Austria and Istria, Croatia?

You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Pula via Ljubljana in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Villach Bus Station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Ljubljana bus station and Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja in around 5h 6m.

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