There are 7 ways to get from Como to Istria by train, ferry, car ferry, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or shuttle
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Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry
best- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Venezia S. Luciatrain Ec
- Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
- Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulacarferry
8h 50m€158–205Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como to Milanbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus 419 / ...
12h 45m€38–70Train
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airporttrain Re
- Take the train from Divaca to Pulatrain
12h 52m€84–174Drive 540 km
- Drive from Como to Pulacar 540 km
5h 52m€84–121Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry via Milan
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Luciatrain
- Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
- Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulacarferry
9h 18m€157–190Fly, shuttle
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane LIN - TRS
- Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Airport to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor
5h 43m€121–398Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Re 80 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Milano Centrale Station to Pula railway Stattion
7h 42m€59–805
Como to Istria by train, ferry, and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Istria is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Istria is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 43m and costs €120 - €400.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Istria. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Istria. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Pula via Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Trieste Airport, Villa Opicina and Divaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Como and Istria is 451 km. The road distance is 540 km.
The best way to get from Como to Istria without a car is to train and line 2 ferry and car ferry which takes 8h 50m and costs €150 - €210.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Como to Istria, including transfers.
Como to Istria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Como to Istria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Istria is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 12h 52m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Istria, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Como to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Pula via Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Trieste Airport, Villa Opicina, and Divaca in around 12h 52m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–200
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €80–120
- 2nd Class
- €65–90
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40–60
- Smart Flex
- €45–60
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30–40
- Smart Flex
- €30–40
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €45–60
- Smart Flex
- €45–60
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–26
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Divaca to Pula
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
- Phone
- +386 1 29 13 331
- potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Divaca to Pula
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–20
- Website
- https://potniski.sz.si/en/
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- €8–12
- Regional Train Ticket
- €11–13
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- €17–20
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Como to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Trieste Airport to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €32–200
- Website
- https://www.goopti.com/en/
- Shared
- €32–36
- Private
- €100–200
Shuttle from Milano Centrale Station to Pula railway Stattion
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €55–800
- Website
- https://www.goopti.com/en/
- Shared
- €55–60
- Private
- €220–800
- Phone
- (+39) 041 041
- direzione@actv.it
- Website
- actv.avmspa.it
Ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- https://actv.avmspa.it/en
- 75 min. Ticket
- €10
- Phone
- +385 52 451 200
- db.ferry@kompas-travel.com
- Website
- adriatic-lines.com
Car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pula
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €79
- Website
- https://adriatic-lines.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Como to Istria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Como to Istria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Istria is 540 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Como to Istria.
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