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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Istria is to train which costs €8 - €22 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Istria is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €17 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Istria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trieste and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Trieste to Istria?

The distance between Trieste and Istria is 125 km. The road distance is 115.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Istria without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €13 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Trieste to Istria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Istria bus from?

Trieste to Istria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trieste station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Istria?

The best way to get from Trieste to Istria is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €8 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €55 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Trieste to Istria bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Trieste to Istria?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Istria is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Trieste to Istria.

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

Book your Trieste to Istria bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Istria?

There are 9287+ hotels available in Istria.

Trieste to Istria - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Trieste to Istria by train, bus, or car

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Trieste to Istria by bus

34Weekly Buses

3h 55mAverage Duration

€13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.2 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) operates a train from Hrpelje-Kozina to Pula once a week. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Slovenske železnice (SŽ) also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Trieste to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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