There are 5 ways to get from Rimini to Pula by train, ferry, bus, shuttle 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.
Recommended option
Train, line 1 ferry, ferry • 6h 30m
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 10h 31m
3 alternative options
Bus, shuttle • 8h 50m
Bus • 9h 55m
Drive • 5h 12m
Rimini to Pula by bus
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International entry into Croatia from Italy
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry into Croatia from Italy
- There are no current restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Croatia is currently allowed from Italy.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Pula is 00385 91 468 30 32.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Pula is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Pula is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 00385 91 468 30 32.
No, returning to Italy from Croatia is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 8 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Pula is to train and bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rimini to Pula is to drive. Taking this option will cost €90 - €130 and takes 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct bus from Rimini to Pula station. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Pula Central Bus Station via Venice Mestre Central Train Station ATVO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Rimini and Pula is 136 km. The road distance is 531.1 km.
The best way to get from Rimini to Pula without a car is to train and line 1 ferry and ferry which takes 6h 30m and costs €80 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Rimini to Pula, including transfers.
Rimini to Pula bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rimini station.
Rimini to Pula bus services, operated by Fils, arrive at Pula Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rimini to Pula is 531 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Rimini to Pula.
There are 442+ hotels available in Pula. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
- Distance: 136 km
- Duration: 6h 30m
What companies run services between Rimini, Italy and Pula, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Rimini to Pula via Venice Mestre and Venice Mestre Central Train Station ATVO in around 9h 55m.
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 90 kn - 360 kn
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Schedules at
- https://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Super Economy
- 90 kn - 130 kn
- Base Standard
- 200 kn - 270 kn
- Base Premium
- 250 kn - 360 kn
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 200 kn
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Schedules at
- https://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Super Economy
- 75 kn - 110 kn
- Base Standard
- 110 kn - 160 kn
- Base Premium
- 130 kn - 200 kn
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 60 kn - 90 kn
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- 60 kn - 90 kn
Train from Rimini to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 180 kn - 270 kn
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- 180 kn - 270 kn
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 55 kn - 120 kn
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- 105 kn - 120 kn
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 160 kn
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- 140 kn - 160 kn
Frequently asked questions
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 310 kn
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/it
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- 110 kn - 160 kn
- Smart Low Cost
- 75 kn - 95 kn
- Smart Flex
- 220 kn - 310 kn
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 50 kn - 130 kn
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/it
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- 50 kn - 70 kn
- Smart Low Cost
- 70 kn - 90 kn
- Smart Flex
- 90 kn - 130 kn
- Phone
- +38 (032) 221-68-58
- altransinfo@gmail.com
- Website
- al-trans.com.ua
Bus from Rimini to Venezia Mestre Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- al-trans.com.ua
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Venezia Mestre to Pula railway Stattion
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 310 kn - 3.200 kn
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- 310 kn - 340 kn
- Private
- 1.700 kn - 3.200 kn
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rimini to Venice Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 180 kn - 260 kn
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Venice Mestre to Pula bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 160 kn - 240 kn
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Trieste to Pula bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 95 kn - 140 kn
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 00 385 (0)52 383 000
- fils@fils.hr
- Website
- fils.hr
Bus from Venice Mestre Central Train Station ATVO to Pula Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 190 kn - 420 kn
- Website
- Fils
Bus from Trieste Central Bus Station to Pula Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 120 kn - 230 kn
- Website
- Fils
- Phone
- +385 52 356 500
- brioni@brioni.hr
- Website
- brioni.hr
Bus from Trieste to Pula
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- info@nomago.si
- Website
- nomago.si
Bus from Trieste Central Bus Station to Pula Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 150 kn
- Website
- Nomago
- Economy
- 75 kn - 110 kn
- Premium
- 90 kn - 130 kn
- Family&friends
- 100 kn - 150 kn
- Phone
- + 39 041 27 22 111
- protocollo@pec.actv.it
- Website
- actv.avmspa.it
Ferry from Ferrovia "E" to P.le Roma "G"
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- 72 kn
- Website
- ACTV S.p.a
- 75 min. Ticket
- 72 kn
- Phone
- +385 52 422 896
- sales@venezialines.com
- Website
- venezialines.com
Ferry from Venice to Pula
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 430 kn - 550 kn
- Website
- Venezia Lines
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