There are 4 ways to get from Metlika to Pula by train, bus, car, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Metlika to Ljubljanatrain Re
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Pulatrain 1472
8h 25m€21–36Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Novo Mesto to Novigradbus 979
- Take the bus from Novigrad, Autobusni Kolodvor to Vodnjan, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
8h 33m€17–36Drive 226.6 km
- Drive from Metlika to Pulacar 226.6 km
2h 48m€32–46Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Metlika to Ljubljanatrain Re
- Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor
6h 1m€44–329
Metlika to Pula by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metlika to Pula is to train which costs €20 - €40 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Metlika to Pula is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Metlika to Pula. However, there are services departing from Metlika and arriving at Pula , Centar via Novo Mesto, Novigrad, Autobusni Kolodvor and Vodnjan, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Metlika to Pula. However, there are services departing from Metlika and arriving at Pula via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Metlika and Pula is 341 km. The road distance is 226.6 km.
The best way to get from Metlika to Pula without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €20 - €40.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Metlika to Pula, including transfers.
Metlika to Pula bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Novo Mesto station.
Metlika to Pula train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Metlika station.
The best way to get from Metlika to Pula is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Metlika, Slovenia and Pula, Croatia?
You can take a train from Metlika to Pula via Ljubljana in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metlika to Pula , Centar via Novo Mesto, Novigrad, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Vodnjan, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 8h 33m.
- Phone
- +386 1 29 13 331
- potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Metlika to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–20
- Website
- https://potniski.sz.si/en/
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- €8–13
- Regional Train Ticket
- €11–13
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- €17–20
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Ljubljana to Pula
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Novo Mesto to Novigrad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +385 52 356 500
- brioni@brioni.hr
- Website
- brioni.hr
Bus from Novigrad, Autobusni Kolodvor to Vodnjan, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://www.brioni.hr/en-gb/
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Novigrad, Autobusni Kolodvor to Vodnjan, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €37–310
- Website
- https://www.goopti.com/en/
- Shared
- €37–40
- Private
- €170–310
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More Questions & Answers
Metlika to Pula bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Novigrad station.
Metlika to Pula train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metlika to Pula is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Metlika to Pula.
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