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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Istria is to train which costs €110 - €150 and takes 32h 23m.

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 30m and costs €65 - €800.

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 Budapest-Keleti and Divaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 23m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Istria?

The distance between Bucharest and Istria is 993 km. The road distance is 1245.2 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 via Budapest which takes 17h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m 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, bus or fly from Bucharest to Istria?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Istria is to fly which takes 8h 33m and costs €90 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Budapest, which costs and takes 17h 42m, you could also train, which costs €110 - €150 and takes 32h 23m.

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 10:33 PM in Bucharest and 9:33 PM 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 1245 km. It takes approximately 14h 8m to drive from Bucharest to Istria.

Where can I stay near Istria?

There are 11220+ hotels available in Istria.

Bucharest to Istria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Istria by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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 Pula Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane OTP - PUY
8h 33m
€94–328
Fly to Treviso Airport, shuttle
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane OTP - TSF
2. Take a shuttle bus from Treviso, Aeroporto to Novigradshuttle
8h 30m
€67–789
Bus via Budapest
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-Keleti to Divacatrain
3. Take the train from Divaca to Pulatrain
32h 23m
€117–142
Drive 1,245.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Pulacar 1,245.2 km
14h 8m
€177–256
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 11m
€92–749
Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane OTP - TRS
2. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
10h 26m
€131–534
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Palmanovabus
2. Take the bus from Palmanova to Medulinbus
26h 30m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ljubljana bus stationbus 1922
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Pulatrain 1472
28h 51m
€139–225

Bucharest to Istria by train

2Weekly Trains

32h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 993.1 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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

Lufthansa, Air Serbia, and Eurowings fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Pula Airport (PUY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 17h 42m.

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