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How to get fromMalta to Istriaby plane, bus, busferry, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Malta to Istria by plane, bus, busferry, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane plane MLA - TRS
    2. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    6h 18m
    €112–452

  2. Fly to Pula Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane plane MLA - PUY
    7h 55m
    €52–232

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Scicli to Fierbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Fier to Trieste, Autostazionebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    2d 3h

  4. Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane MLA - VCE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Novigradshuttle bus
    9h 23m
    €108–627

  5. Fly to Treviso Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane plane MLA - TSF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treviso, Aeroporto to Novigradshuttle bus
    8h 7m
    €68–687

  6. Bus and ferry, bus via Vlorë

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Scicli to Vlorëbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Trieste, Autostazionebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    2d 5h

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,250.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Malta and Istria, Croatia?

Air Malta, Edelweiss Air, and three other airlines fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Pula Airport (PUY) 5 times a week.

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