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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Istria is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Istria is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Istria?

No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Istria. However, there are services departing from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Istria?

No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Istria. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Pula via Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Trieste Airport, Villa Opicina and Divaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

How far is it from Genoa to Istria?

The distance between Genoa and Istria is 549 km. The road distance is 652.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Genoa to Istria without a car is to train and line 2 ferry and car ferry which takes 9h 36m and costs €140 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Genoa to Istria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Istria bus from?

Genoa to Istria bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Istria train from?

Genoa to Istria train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.

Train or bus from Genoa to Istria?

The best way to get from Genoa to Istria is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €190 and takes 15h 4m.

Where does the Genoa to Istria bus arrive?

Genoa to Istria bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Genoa to Istria train arrive?

Genoa to Istria train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Istria?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Istria is 652 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Genoa to Istria.

How do I get a bus ticket from Genoa to Istria?

Book your Genoa to Istria bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istria?

There are 9674+ hotels available in Istria.

Genoa to Istria - 8 ways to travel via train, line 2 ferry, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Genoa to Istria by train, ferry, car ferry, bus, car, train (Trenitalia), plane, 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.

Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
2. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulacarferry
9h 36m
€147–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus 419 / ...
13h 25m
€44–91
Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry via Milan
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Luciatrain
3. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulacarferry
11h 34m
€147–205
Drive 652.2 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Pulacar 652.2 km
6h 30m
€103–148
Train
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airporttrain Re
4. Take the train from Divaca to Pulatrain
15h 4m
€74–189
Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane GOA - TRS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Airport to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorshuttle
7h
€78–304
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GOA - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Novigradshuttle
8h 36m
€94–469
Train, shuttle
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take a shuttle bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Pula railway Stattionshuttle
8h 37m
€86–629

Genoa to Istria by train, ferry, and car ferry

2Weekly Services

9h 36mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 549.3 km
Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Istria, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova Brignole to Pula via Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Trieste Airport, Villa Opicina, and Divaca in around 15h 4m.

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