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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Pula is to bus via Padova which costs €50 - €85 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Pula is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Pula?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Pula. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Jelačićev trg and Rijeka bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Lugano to Pula?

The distance between Lugano and Pula is 484 km. The road distance is 571.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Pula without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 9h 47m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Lugano to Pula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Pula bus from?

Lugano to Pula bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Pula?

The best way to get from Lugano to Pula is to bus which takes 10h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Lugano to Pula bus arrive?

Lugano to Pula bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Padua station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Pula?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Pula is 572 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Lugano to Pula.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Pula?

Book your Lugano to Pula bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Pula?

There are 9287+ hotels available in Pula.

Lugano to Pula - 8 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lugano to Pula by train, car ferry, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulacarferry
9h 47m
€133–252
Bus via Padova
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Paduabus 401
2. Take the bus from Padua to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus N419 / ...
13h 45m
€51–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Rijekabus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus 971A / ...
10h 39m
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
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 24m
€69–218
Drive 571.5 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Pulacar 571.5 km
6h 20m
€98–141
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
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
7h 21m
€145–442
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Pula railway Stattionshuttle
10h 18m
€156–697
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorshuttle
10h 5m
€172–697

Lugano to Pula by train, bus, foot, and car ferry

2Weekly Services

9h 47mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483.6 km
Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Pula, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Lugano to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Jelačićev trg, Riječki neboder, and Rijeka bus station in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Pula via Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Trieste Centrale, Trieste Centrale Station, Bosavizza scuola, and Hrpelje-Kozina in around 11h 24m.

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