Facts about the bus from Zagreb to Pula
| Cheapest Bus | $28 |
| Fastest Bus | 3h 25m |
| Earliest Bus | 6:00 AM |
| Latest Bus | 7:00 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 19 |
| Distance | 267 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Autotrans by Arriva, Brioni Pula, Fils, Fils Pula, Nomago |
Buses from Zagreb to Pula
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Zagreb to Pula Destination Reviews
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Anonymous Good journey to Pula. Bus was on time, driver was nice and polite he wasn't Croatian but Nepalese and happy. No USB sockets on bus to plug your phone into.
Zagreb to Pula, Bus Standard AC, Brioni Pula (Brioni Pula), Nov 19, 2025
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Anonymous Going to pula. Punctuality, comfortable bus, good relation quality / price.
Zagreb to Pula, Bus Standard AC, Brioni Pula (Brioni Pula), Aug 20, 2025
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Anonymous Vozač je bio u redu, snalažljiv i govorio je engleski. Vozač je bio sam, ima loš mobitel za skeniranje karata i gubio je puno vremena pri pregledu karata. Autobus je krenio 25 minuta nakon zakazanog vremena jer je bilo puno kofera. Potreban je još jedan vozač koji bi naplačivao karte, kofere i stavljao ih odnosno pripomogao glavnom vozaču.
Zagreb to Pula, Bus Standard AC, Brioni Pula (Brioni Pula), Dec 30, 2024
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Anonymous Vožnja je bila opasna i vrlo neugodna jer nas je 16 bilo natrpano u minibus, a kuferi su bili u prol. Nista. Zelim novac nazad. Premali prostor, koferi medu putnicima, voznja drndava kao daj je bicikl.
Zagreb to Pula, Bus Standard AC, Brioni Pula (Brioni Pula), Oct 28, 2024
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Anonymous Nicest bus Ive been on. Modern bus.
Zagreb to Pula, Bus Standard AC, Brioni Pula (Brioni Pula), Oct 5, 2024
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Anonymous It is not COVID restriction time anymore. Please, for the sake of comfort of all passengers, open up the toilets on the buses. I often travel from Zagreb to Pula and the bathroom is either locked or it is broken and therefore locked. This is especially an imperative for older passengers, such as myself; and, it would be most reassuring to know that one does not have to practice deep breathing exercises before reaching a rest stop. The Zagreb to Pula route has only one or two rest stops at the most. That is fine for the 3 hour and 20 minute journey, but not for the 5 hour trek. I suspect that the bus companies are trying to cut corners, so as to not incur the modest expense of maintaining the toilets. Shameful. However, my driver on the Nomago 12:25 pm September 28th journey from Zagreb to Pula was courteous, competent and not at all like the usual nicotine-addicted, surly and rude Croatian drivers; those who also love to play bad Croatian music very loud on the speakers. Right guess: he was a foreign worker.
Zagreb to Pula, Bus Standard AC, Nomago, Sep 24, 2024
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Anonymous Late late late. The bus arrived one hour late. That was completely avoidable. For no reason it departed 15 minutes late and spent unnecessarily extra time on the stops along the way.
Zagreb to Pula, Bus Standard AC, Brioni Pula (Brioni Pula), Aug 10, 2024
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Anonymous I should just have flown. Look, it was fine. The bus was clean, there was aircon (which made a nice change from the majority of the trains) and the driver seemed safe. It got the job done. The seats are incredibly cramped and I wasn't even able to open a laptop on my lap. I'd hoped to work while on the trip but it wasn't possible with the depth between seats. I also booked this option from the site because it was a shorter ride than some of the other buses to this destination. Unfortunately it took nearly double the time stated due to traffic. I realise this ain't the fault of the bus or company, but it would have been nice to have realistic expectations of the duration of this journey to better decide between the bus or plane.
Zagreb to Pula, Bus Standard AC, Nomago, Jul 21, 2024
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Anonymous Bus was clean. Very uncomfortable seats with virtually no leg room. As a tall woman I barely had space to sit let alone comfortably. I had to either have my legs in the aisle or shoved into the seat behind me. We left Zagreb on time; we were supposed to arrive in Pula at 3:50 PM. We arrived almost 2 hours past the stated time with no explanations or updates from the driver about the delay. I had to use my maps app to see how far away we were. Overall unlikely to book with this company again.
Zagreb to Pula, Bus Standard AC, Brioni Pula (Brioni Pula), Jul 8, 2024
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Anonymous We were late for more than an hour. Thats more than 30% of the whole trip.
Zagreb to Pula, Bus Standard AC, Brioni Pula (Brioni Pula), Jun 28, 2024
Zagreb to Pula Bus Schedule
| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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GoOpti | Standard AC | 00:00 | 03:45 | $350.92 | |
GoOpti | Standard AC | 00:35 | 04:25 | $434.77 | |
GoOpti | Standard AC | 01:00 | 04:45 | $350.92 | |
GoOpti | Standard AC | 02:00 | 05:45 | $349.85 | |
GoOpti | Standard AC | 03:00 | 06:45 | $349.85 | |
GoOpti | Standard AC | 04:00 | 07:45 | $349.85 | |
GoOpti | Standard AC | 05:00 | 08:45 | $349.85 | |
Nomago | Standard AC | 06:00 | 10:30 | $30.32 | |
Autotrans by Arriva | Standard AC | 06:30 | 10:42 | $25.89 | |
GoOpti | Standard AC | 07:00 | 10:45 | $349.85 | |
Autotrans by Arriva | Standard AC | 07:30 | 12:35 | $29.59 | |
Autotrans by Arriva | Standard AC | 07:55 | 10:55 | $24.63 | |
GoOpti | Standard AC | 08:15 | 11:55 | $401.12 | |
GoOpti | Standard AC | 09:00 | 12:45 | $349.85 | |
GoOpti | Standard AC | 09:30 | 14:15 | $418.22 | |
GoOpti | Standard AC | 10:00 | 13:45 | $349.85 | |
GoOpti | Standard AC | 11:00 | 14:45 | $349.85 | |
Nomago | Standard AC | 11:30 | 16:45 | $27.15 | |
GoOpti | Standard AC | 12:00 | 15:45 | $350.38 | |
Nomago | Standard AC | 12:25 | 15:50 | $31.69 |
How to get from Zagreb to Pula by Bus
Taking a bus to get from Zagreb to Pula is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.
It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Zagreb to Pula tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.
How far is it from Zagreb to Pula?
Traveling by bus, the distance from Zagreb to Pula depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.
To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.
How long does it take to get from Zagreb to Pula by Bus?
The estimate travel time from Zagreb to Pula is about 3h 25m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Zagreb and Pula may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.
Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.
Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.
How much does it cost to get from Zagreb to Pula by Bus?
The ticket price from Zagreb to Pula can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.
Zagreb to Pula timetable
To help you plan your trip, here is the Zagreb to Pula timetable of bus departure and arrival times.
Best Rated Companies for this Route
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Transportation from Zagreb to Pula
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Buses$ 27.57
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Flights$ 74.66
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Taxis$ 385.94
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