What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Pula?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Pula is to bus which costs €44 - €49 and takes 24h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Pula?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Pula is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €150 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Pula?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Pula. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Pula?

The distance between Istanbul and Pula is 1313 km. The road distance is 1595.4 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Pula without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Pula without a car is to bus which takes 24h 15m and costs €44 - €49.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Pula?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Istanbul to Pula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Pula bus from?

Istanbul to Pula bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Pula?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Pula is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €44 - €49 and takes 24h 15m.

Where does the Istanbul to Pula bus arrive?

Istanbul to Pula bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Pula?

Pula is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:21 AM in Istanbul and 12:21 AM in Pula.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Pula?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Pula is 1595 km. It takes approximately 14h 56m to drive from Istanbul to Pula.

Where can I stay near Pula?

There are 9202+ hotels available in Pula.

Istanbul to Pula - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Pula by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or car train

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 Istanbul (IST) to Pula Airport (PUY)IST - PUY
5h 42m
€155–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor
24h 15m
€45–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Zagreb
3. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Pula
36h 30m
€66–95
Drive 1,595.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Pula1,595.4 km
14h 56m
€225–324
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU)IST - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor
6h 31m
€160–630
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)IST - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Pula railway Stattion
7h 9m
€150–680
Bus via Istanbul Hotel Montenegro
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade New Bus StationCitylines 88 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor
26h 45m
€60–81
Bus via Skopje
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Skopje, Transporten Centar
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Pula
28h 30m
€94–118
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Edirne
2. Take the car train from Edirne to Villach Hbf/Bbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Pula
44h 2m
€269–1,205

Istanbul to Pula by bus

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24h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,313.1 km
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Pula, Croatia?

Turkish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Pula Airport (PUY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 24h 15m.

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