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 €40 - €85 and takes 10h 22m.

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 55m and costs €85 - €130.

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 595 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 via Maribor which takes 8h 58m and costs €350 - €1300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m 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 GoOpti, depart from Wien Hbf 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 via Maribor which takes 8h 58m and costs €350 - €1300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €250 and takes 11h 49m.

Where does the Vienna to Istria bus arrive?

Vienna to Istria bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja 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 55m to drive from Vienna to Istria.

Where can I stay near Istria?

There are 10556+ hotels available in Istria.

Vienna to Istria - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

Q: Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Istria?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Istria. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja, Trieste Centrale and Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Istria by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Bus via Maribor
best
1. Take the bus from Wien Hbf to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
2. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Trieste Centralebus
3. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
4. Take the bus from Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
8h 58m
€350–1,295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus 999 / ...
10h 22m
€42–82
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Trieste Centraletrain Rjx
2. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
9h 45m
€206–435
Drive 562.6 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Pulacar 562.6 km
5h 55m
€90–130
Fly to Klagenfurt Airport, shuttle, bus
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 the bus from Trieste Centrale to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
6h 17m
€284–815
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Ljubljanatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Pulatrain 1472
11h 49m
€154–250
Train via Villach
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Villach Hbftrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Ljubljana to Pulatrain
12h 20m
€124–270
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 15m
€70–650
Fly to Graz Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane VIE - GRZ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Graz Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
3. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
7h 9m
€394–1,295
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane VIE - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
3. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
7h 29m
€160–927

Vienna to Istria by subway and bus

12Weekly Services

10h 22mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 595 km
Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Wien Hbf to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja, Trieste Centrale, and Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Pula via Ljubljana in around 11h 49m.

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