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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Istria is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Istria is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs €90 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Istria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Istria?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Istria. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Pula via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Vienna to Istria?

The distance between Vienna and Istria is 602 km. The road distance is 562.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Istria without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 8h 10m and costs €70 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Vienna to Istria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Istria bus from?

Vienna to Istria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Istria train from?

Vienna to Istria train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Istria?

The best way to get from Vienna to Istria is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 11h 49m.

Where does the Vienna to Istria bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vienna to Istria train arrive?

Vienna to Istria train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Ljubljana station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Istria?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Istria is 563 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Vienna to Istria.

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

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

Where can I stay near Istria?

There are 8484+ hotels available in Istria.

Vienna to Istria - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Istria by bus, shuttle, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Vienna Central Train Station S+U Waldmanngründe to Ljubljana Central Bus Stationbus TripstAir
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorshuttle
8h 10m
€70–345
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus 999 / ...
9h 15m
€35–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Trieste Centraletrain Rjx
2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
10h 18m
€107–147
Drive 562.6 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Pulacar 562.6 km
5h 52m
€91–131
Fly to Klagenfurt Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)plane VIE - KLU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt Flughafen to Trieste Centraleshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorshuttle
6h 18m
€142–675
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Ljubljanatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Pulatrain 1472
11h 49m
€42–109
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane VIE - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Novigradshuttle
7h 11m
€85–490
Fly to Treviso Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane VIE - TSF
2. Take a shuttle bus from Treviso, Aeroporto to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorshuttle
7h 26m
€68–495
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane VIE - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pazin, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
7h 21m
€142–317

Vienna to Istria by bus

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Distance: 601.8 km
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Istria, Croatia?

FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor once daily. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Pula via Ljubljana in around 11h 49m.

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