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 €45 - €110 and takes 13h 45m.

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 29m and costs €95 - €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 Piazza Acquaverde and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Venice Mestre Central Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

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 €130 - €190.

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 Union Ivkoni, depart from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde station.

Train or bus from Genoa to Istria?

The best way to get from Genoa to Istria is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs €45 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Venice, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Genoa to Istria bus arrive?

Genoa to Istria bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Istria?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Istria is 652 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Genoa to Istria.

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

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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, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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
€134–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus 419 / ...
13h 45m
€45–108
Train
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Re
4. Take the train from Hrpelje-Kozina to Pulatrain
11h 42m
€48–192
Bus via Venice
1. Take the bus from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Venice Mestre Central Train Station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus Fils
12h 45m
€57–79
Drive 652.2 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Pulacar 652.2 km
6h 29m
€99–143
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulacarferry
10h 5m
€112–226
Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo 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 20m
€82–342
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Paviatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane LIN - TRS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Airport to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorshuttle
6h 50m
€125–414

Genoa to Istria by train, ferry, and car ferry

2Weekly Services

9h 36mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest 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 train from Genova P.Za Principe to Pula via Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Trieste Centrale, Trieste Centrale Station, Bosavizza scuola, and Hrpelje-Kozina in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Venice Mestre Central Train Station in around 12h 45m.

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