What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Istria?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Istria is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 13h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Istria?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Istria is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 57m and costs €80 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Istria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Rome to Istria?

The distance between Rome and Istria is 624 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Istria without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Istria without a car is to train and line 2 ferry and car ferry which takes 9h 21m and costs €120 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Istria?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Rome to Istria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Istria bus from?

Rome to Istria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Rome to Istria bus arrive?

Rome to Istria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rome to Istria?

Book your Rome to Istria bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istria?

There are 9519+ hotels available in Istria.

Rome to Istria - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and line 2 ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Rome to Istria by plane, shuttle, train, ferry, car ferry, 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.

Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane FCO - TRS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Airport to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorshuttle
4h 57m
€83–388
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus N533
13h 35m
€50–95
Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
2. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulacarferry
9h 21m
€126–188
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Port of Venicecar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulacarferry
8h 58m
€160–196
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane FCO - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Novigradshuttle
6h 27m
€89–473

Rome to Istria by train, ferry, and car ferry

2Weekly Services

9h 21mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 623.9 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Istria, Croatia?

FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 13h 35m.

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