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

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Istria is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Istria is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 22m and costs €110 - €410.

Is there a direct train between Italy and Istria?

No, there is no direct train from Italy to Istria. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Pula via Venezia Mestre, Trieste Airport, Villa Opicina and Divaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

How far is it from Italy to Istria?

The distance between Italy and Istria is 470 km.

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

The best way to get from Italy to Istria without a car is to train and line 2 ferry and car ferry which takes 9h 22m and costs €150 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Italy to Istria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Italy to Istria train from?

Italy to Istria train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Italy to Istria?

The best way to get from Italy to Istria is to train which takes 12h 55m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 42m.

Where does the Italy to Istria train arrive?

Italy to Istria train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Where can I stay near Istria?

There are 9674+ hotels available in Istria.

Italy to Istria - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and line 2 ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Italy to Istria by plane, shuttle, train, ferry, car ferry, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane LIN - TRS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Airport to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorshuttle
4h 22m
€117–402
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus N533
14h 42m
€52–96
Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Santa Luciatrain
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 22m
€158–178
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airporttrain Re
3. Take the train from Divaca to Pulatrain
12h 55m
€89–161
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Port of Venicecar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulacarferry
8h 58m
€162–198

Italy to Istria by subway and bus

5Weekly Services

14h 42mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470.2 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Italy and Istria, Croatia?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Pula via Venezia Mestre, Trieste Airport, Villa Opicina, and Divaca in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 13h 35m.

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