There are 4 ways to get from Pula to Plitvice by train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Pula to Postojnatrain 1475
4h 5m€57–72Drive 159.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Pula to Plitvicecar 159.1 km
2h 33m€24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postajabus
- Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Cerknicabus Pr A18 6517 4 / ...
4h 38m€300–480Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka bus stationbus 971C / ...
- Take the train from Rijeka to Rakektrain 211
4h 55m€90–108
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pula to Plitvice is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Pula to Plitvice is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pula to Plitvice. However, there are services departing from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Cerknica via Ljubljana AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Pula to Plitvice. However, there are services departing from Pula and arriving at Postojna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Pula and Plitvice is 177 km. The road distance is 159.1 km.
The best way to get from Pula to Plitvice without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €55 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Pula to Plitvice, including transfers.
Pula to Plitvice bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Pula to Plitvice train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Pula station.
The best way to get from Pula to Plitvice is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €55 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €300 - €480 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Pula, Croatia and Plitvice, Slovenia?
HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) operates a train from Pula to Postojna once a week. Tickets cost €13 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvice via Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja, Ljubljana AP, and Cerknica in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Pula to Postojna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Rijeka to Rakek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €280–460
- Website
- GoOpti
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- info@nomago.si
- Website
- Nomago
Bus from Ljubljana AP to Cerknica
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- Nomago
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €1–11
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
- Phone
- +385 (0) 32 308 935
- polet@polet.hr
- Website
- polet.hr
Bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €47
- Schedules at
- polet.hr
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Booking & Getting There
Pula to Plitvice bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja station.
Pula to Plitvice train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Postojna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pula to Plitvice is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Pula to Plitvice.
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