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

The cheapest way to get from Pula to Essen is to bus which costs €110 - €210 and takes 22h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pula to Essen is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs €170 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Pula and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Pula to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Essen central train station via Pula Airport and Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Pula and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Pula to Essen. However, there are services departing from Pula and arriving at Essen Hbf via Ljubljana and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.

How far is it from Pula to Essen?

The distance between Pula and Essen is 1072 km. The road distance is 1159.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Pula to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 42m and costs €700 - €1800.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Pula to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pula to Essen bus from?

Pula to Essen bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Pula Airport station.

Where do I catch the Pula to Essen train from?

Pula to Essen train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Pula station.

Train or bus from Pula to Essen?

The best way to get from Pula to Essen is to train which takes 18h 37m and costs €240 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Ljubljana, which costs €290 - €650 and takes 21h 18m.

Where does the Pula to Essen bus arrive?

Pula to Essen bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja station.

Where does the Pula to Essen train arrive?

Pula to Essen train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.

Can I drive from Pula to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Pula to Essen is 1159 km. It takes approximately 11h 51m to drive from Pula to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Pula to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Pula to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Pula to Essen by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, 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.

Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Pula railway Stattion to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
7h 44m
€117–854
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Essen central train stationbus N261
22h 30m
€112–209
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanabus
2. Take the bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Munich Hbfbus
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
13h 42m
€701–1,717
Train
1. Take the train from Pula to Ljubljanatrain
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
18h 37m
€247–524
Drive 1,159.1 km
1. Drive from Pula to Essencar 1,159.1 km
11h 51m
€164–237
Fly Pula Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PUY - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 57m
€178–515
Fly Pula Airport to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane PUY - NRN
2. Take the train from Kevelaer Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 29m
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Pula railway Stattion to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 55m
€116–863
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Pula railway Stattion to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VCE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
8h 59m
€164–992
Bus via Ljubljana
1. Take the bus from Pula Airport to Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postajabus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885
21h 18m
€293–635
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Pula to Kufsteincar
2. Take the car train from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
13h 55m
€193–263

Pula to Essen by train

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18h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,072.2 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Pula, Croatia and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Pula to Essen Hbf via Ljubljana and Villach Hbf in around 18h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Essen central train station via Pula Airport, Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja, and Ljubljana bus station in around 21h 18m.

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