What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Istria?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Istria is to bus and train which costs €60 - €140 and takes 28h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Istria?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Istria is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 26m and costs €120 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Istria?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Istria. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Istria?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Istria. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Pula via Keleti pályaudvar, Budapest-Deli and Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 9m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Istria?

The distance between Bucharest and Istria is 1330 km. The road distance is 1243.6 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Istria without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Istria without a car is to bus which takes 17h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Istria?

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Bucharest to Istria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Istria bus from?

Bucharest to Istria bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Istria train from?

Bucharest to Istria train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Istria?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Istria is to bus which takes 17h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €120 and takes 31h 9m.

Where does the Bucharest to Istria bus arrive?

Bucharest to Istria bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Istria?

Istria is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 9:22 AM in Bucharest and 8:22 AM in Istria.

Where does the Bucharest to Istria train arrive?

Bucharest to Istria train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Istria?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Istria is 1244 km. It takes approximately 14h 7m to drive from Bucharest to Istria.

Where can I stay near Istria?

There are 8895+ hotels available in Istria.

Bucharest to Istria - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Istria by plane, shuttle, bus, train, 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.

Fly to Treviso Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane OTP - TSF
2. Take a shuttle bus from Treviso, Aeroporto to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorshuttle
8h 26m
€126–545
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ljubljana bus stationbus 1922
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Pulatrain 1472
28h 49m
€62–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus N969
17h 42m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Ljubljanatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Ljubljana to Pulatrain
31h 9m
€100–114
Drive 1,243.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Pulacar 1,243.6 km
14h 7m
€174–251
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane OTP - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Novigradshuttle
10h 21m
€169–580
Fly to Rijeka Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)plane OTP - RJK
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pazin, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
9h 56m
€240–502
Bus, train via Udine
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Udinebus
2. Take the train from Udine to Trieste Centraletrain Re
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
26h 37m

Bucharest to Istria by train and subway

1Weekly Services

31h 9mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,330 km
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Istria, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Bucharest to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 17h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Pula via Budapest-Keleti, Keleti pályaudvar, Déli pályaudvar, Budapest-Deli, and Ljubljana in around 31h 9m.

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